Whitehaven Guide Issue 42

GUIDE JUN/JUL ‘14

WHITEHAVEN

EGREMONT // ST BEES // GOSFORTH // CLEATOR MOOR // SEASCALE

PROF BRIAN COX Praises The Beacon

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HE determination and positivity of the new Copeland Action Group is to be applauded together with the surge of support that it has received from businesses and local people since it appeared on Facebook.

Nowadays everyone seems fed up of excuses, in all walks of life, but rather than decrying all the excuses and inaction there’s been a welcome “We’ll just do it instead” attitude that’s forming.

Businessman Lee Butterworth, from Woodend, near Egremont, is the man behind the group, which ultimately aims to end what he describes as “the cycle of negativity” by being pro-active and you can read more inside this issue.

They’re up for more than just a tidy-up or two and they’ve no shortage of projects which began in May with smartening up a messy roundabout and weeding St Nicholas Gardens – once the town’s immaculate pride and joy.

We wish them every success and urge anyone who can, to jump aboard to help, no matter how little, so that the phenomenal support continues to grow.

You can help even if it’s just to help identify areas that need attention. There are plans for the group to be a solution until the local authority has funds and resources to take over, which might be quite some time. Until then all the help you can offer will be needed. See Page 20 for more.

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The Whitehaven Guide | Contents

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KEY FEATURES

8 Boomtown Rats

At Whitehaven Live!

12-13 The Beacon

Shining Brightly

16 Whitehaven VC Hero Never got to see his VC

18-19 Tall Ships

To Dock in Whitehaven

LIFESTYLE & BEAUTY

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32-33 From Colombia to Cumbria South American Bags Invade Cumbria 43-45 Bridget Foster FOOD

Good Skin Reflects Your Lifestyle

42-43 Alan Spedding Recipe 44-47

Asian Street Food

Break Out The Barbies F rom Simon at The Waterfront, Whtiehaven

MOTORING & SPORT

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Richard Barnard Progresses in Memorial Rally

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60 Whitehaven RL

Haven Need To Settle

WHAT’S ON

70-75 What's On Listings Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy, Other

OUT AND ABOUT

76-92 Attractions and more!

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Feature | Whitehaven Live

Rough edge is important

as the Rats rehearse

Ali Hipkin talks with Boomtown Rats drummer, Simon Crowe, ahead of their July visit to Whitehaven Live and a strenuous 13-festivals tour.

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ACK with a vengeance and with the same rougharound-the-edges approach to music that they had in the 1970s The Boomtown Rats will play at Whitehaven Live on July 5.

Known all over the world for not liking Mondays The Rats re-grouped last year, after 27 years apart.

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“We’re really looking forward to Whitehaven,” said drummer Simon Crowe, “we started rehearsing about two weeks ago and it’s going well. We’re so close to the original sound of the Rats.”

Playing alongside original members Bob Geldof, Garry Roberts, and Pete Briquette, Simon said: “A lot of time’s gone by and we’ve spent a lot of time making things right.”

“It’s turned out better than we could have ever hoped.”

“I never thought we’d still be playing in our 60s. I remember thinking at the time that we’d carry on for another 20 years but when you’re young you don’t think about how long that is.”

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The Whitehaven Live crowd can expect all their Boomtown Rats favourites: “We’ll be playing all the hits. I wouldn’t say it’s a greatest hits gig but we play the hits because they’re the true essence of the band.”

“It sounds strange but it’s a job and with any job you want to do your best. Back in the day I may have thought I don’t really like this song I’m not going to try as hard but it’s not like that any more – it’s an honour that people pay to see us. It’s utterly amazing.”

Despite knocking 60 The Boomtown Rats show no signs of slowing down; touring throughout the summer and are playing a total of 13 festivals.

“Touring is physically more demanding now, as the drummer I find that I need to pace myself a bit more – playing with the Rats is pretty full on.”

“We’ve done the hard work of getting recognition so we don’t have to prove ourselves in that way any more but we do need to prove ourselves through our performance.”

It’s been 37years since The Rats first single Looking After Number One made it to No.11 in the UK charts but The Rats are still growing in popularity: “Our tour audiences are usually people of a certain age but festivals are wide open and that’s the best thing about festivals. There’s a much wider variety of music and a wider variety of people across the board so I think we get a lot of accidental young fans.”

“Festivals are great; they keep music live and people off their phones. People gather together to experience music in its true form which I think is brilliant.”

So how have things in the music industry changed since The Boomtown Rats were at the top of their game?

“Record companies have changed. There isn’t really that band culture that I grew up in, where there’s chemistry with the people you’re on stage with.”

“Everything is a bit too well polished nowadays; it’s that roughness that gives a band its identity.”

“There’s a vulgarity about our music and that has to be there. Complacency is easy. It’s really about the mental approach of take-no-prisoners. Complacency has no place in The Boomtown Rats.”

Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, The Stranglers and Big Country Saturday will play Whitehaven Live at Whitehaven Athletics Stadium, on Saturday July 5.

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Feature | Dixons

a s r a e w Dixons ce a f w e n fresh With summer here Dixons have everything you need for your impending holidays such as funky holiday clothes from the Weird Fish line, lightweight suitcases, sandals, widebrimmed hats and beach bags that have plenty of room for all your pool-side essentials.

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ixons department store is synonymous with Whitehaven.

Its Lowther Street, store is one of the town’s oldest businesses… but don’t confuse “old” with “old-fashioned”.

For over the years Dixons has seen off national chain stores on the high street who have fled, leaving Dixons here to stay. Now with fresh refurbishment Dixons is reaching out to a younger audience and their store is now surprisingly contemporary and stocks some great brands.

Dixons’ lingerie section is one of the best in the town – the only place you can find Wonderbra, along with Triumph, pretty Playtex sets and Shock Absorber sports underwear.

You can feel desirable with their gorgeous range of Esprit lingerie from matching bra sets, camis and bustiers and there’s Esprit pyjama sets; light, pretty and just perfect for those warm summer nights.

Dixons also houses a large range of on-trend Esprit and Hot Honi swimwear from bikinis to tankinis to swimsuits; helping women of all shapes and sizes to find their perfect beach outfit.

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If you’ve got a trip to the races planned, or a wedding to attend, you can even find the perfect fascinator for your outfit in Dixons. Whether you want something subtle and neutral or you want make a statement with a bright and bold head-piece, there are plenty to choose from and if your man needs to be spruced up for the special occasion look no further than the men’s department’s smart Peter England shirts and ties.

Dixons has a vast collection of Estée Lauder products from vampy red lipsticks to pretty pinks and nude shades.

There’re make-up bag essentials from foundations and powders to mascaras, moisturisers, and perfumes.

If you want to simply to treat yourself or you are looking for the perfect gift, look no further than Dixons Cath Kidston range of soaps and smellies.

And don’t forget that there’s also everything you need for you and your home, with prestigious kitchen brands such as Sabatier kitchen knives, retro-inspired Tala and Russell Hobbs.

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Feature | The Beacon

Our Beacon now shines brightly says Brian Cox

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“The new Sellafield Story at The Beacon is the perfect thing to happen. Very few people in the world can do what we do and there’s probably none that have a heritage that stretches 50 years like ours,” said Prof Cox.

Not his first visit to Whitehaven Prof Cox was delighted to be back and opening something so closely related to his field of interest, he described it saying: “This encapsulates everything I promote and shout about, which is basic physics and engineering industry.”

Educational, interactive and bite-size, The Sellafield Story recounts the nuclear story from the beginning, in a noncorporate, accessible way that breaks down the barriers for the families of those who work at the plant, helping them understand what happens there, from the uniforms, to games that relate to jobs at Sellafield and the ariel photo that shows the full scale of Sellafield.

ITH his floppy-haired boyish looks and a genuine enthusiasm for all things engineering based and science-y Prof Brian Cox was the perfect person to open The Beacon.

The new and improved Beacon tracks Whitehaven’s fascinating history from Roman times to the present, including the exciting new addition of the all new Sellafield Story.

Whitehaven’s history is undeniably interwoven with that of Sellafield, the exhibition shows the development of West Cumbria’s nuclear involvement from its early days as a munitions factory and its role in supporting the development of a nuclear deterrent, through to the pioneering start of the UK’s civil nuclear industry, reprocessing and the decommissioning challenges that the site faces today.

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The first thing you see when you enter the Sellafield story is the powerful image of the famous mushroom cloud that was the explosion of the first nuclear bomb leaving no doubt about Sellafield’s origins… something that appealed to Prof Cox: “What I like about it is that it’s honest. It starts with the cold war, you can make your own mind up whether it’s a good thing or not.”

The Sellafield Story is full of interactive features for children (and adults) with interactive screens, there’s the opportunity to construct their own power plant and use augmented reality to give 360 degree view of Calder Hall and an atom split.

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Prof Cox said: “My view is at the moment that nuclear power is the safest, cleanest and best understood way of making a lot of energy, which is a strangely controversial thing to say, but I think it’s true, and it’s about education.”

With an undeniable passion for physics it’s not surprising that Prof Cox’ interest in science started when he was young: “I’ve been interested in science since I can remember, probably since I was four or five years old. I think it was probably the moon landings for me because I was born just before we landed on the moon, so I grew up knowing that we’d landed there and those are the things that capture imagination.”

Despite having a degree and a masters in physics maths what not something that a young Prof Cox excelled in: “Maths is the language of nature and requires practice, like any language, and what I found out later and fortunately got away with, is that if I practised I found out how to speak that language.”

“I think many working physicists and engineers right at the top will tell you that they weren’t natural mathematicians, very few people are but I think anybody interested in physics or engineering can learn the language and then you do your job and see the beauty of and there is beauty in it and you’ll enjoy it if you practise.”

Prof Cox has become some-what of a poster boy for science with a voice that draws you in, he adds sex appeal to what, in the wrong hands, could be a dull subject.

A little embarrassed by the idea of being a “sex symbol in the world of science” he said: “I’m getting a bit old for it now you may need to start finding someone younger.”

Joking aside, he said: “If it’s true then it’s wonderful. Science and engineering are fascinating; to have a job learning about the universe or building batteries for spacecraft is amazing but it’s also utterly vital, in that the more people who understand that way of thinking the better.”

“The deeper point is that science and engineering are an important part of popular culture so why would you leave popular culture to footballers and people on The X-Factor?

It’s ridiculous because that’s just trivial really. We need science and engineering to be part of popular culture, things like The Beacon encapsulate them and make them more accessible. If getting people interested in science means we have to use the levers of popular culture to do that then I’m happy to be seen as ‘sexy’.”

The Beacon’s third floor remains dedicated to Whitehaven’s earlier history, starting with the geology of the area and the development of the town from a small fishing town to a thriving industrial town and harbour. It recognises other successful industries such as Kangol, Cleator; Sekers’ fabrics; iron ore mining and displays some new time pieces representing Whitehaven’s clock-making history.

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Feature | Independents’ Day

Independents’ Day sees launch of new town loyalty card

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heck Out Whitehaven is a new initiative introduced, in a combined effort, by Whitehaven’s Chamber of Trade and the Whitehaven Town Team to encourage people to shop locally.

The Check Out Whitehaven Loyalty Card will be launched on July 4, which is also National Independent Retailers’ Day. On this day cards can be collected with a free stamp from the Check Out Whitehaven stand in the market and in the participating retailers. The aim is to collect 10 stamps; one stamp per shop at local retailers.

Shelley Williamson owner of Strange Fruit and a member of Whitehaven’s Town Team said: “This is about encouraging people to shop locally; getting businesses to interact through one scheme and encouraging them to communicate with each other. Local shops will benefit and shoppers can benefit from shopping locally.”

Every month there will be a designated post box for completed cards which will see shoppers entered into a prize draw in which 10 people will win vouchers to spend in participating businesses.

A Facebook page will be launched closer to the Check Out Whitehaven July 4 launch day.

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KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER EVENT Come along and hear what your new customers want and how we can help you prepare!

We have surveyed over 1,000 workers and we will feed back the results!

CALLING ALL WHITEHAVEN BUSINESSES! COPELAND CENTRE Bainbridge Room Wednesday 2nd July 3pm to 7pm

Come to the FREE business support event and you will:

Find out what the potential new customers need Find out what support we can offer you to prepare your business Be the first to hear the results of a mystery shopping exercise Get an update on the Albion Square Development Get your questions answered Hear from other business owners in the town Get new ideals and business support to improve your business

To book your FREE place call

01900 609160

or email info@cforlp.org.uk

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HE completion of Albion Square, in Whitehaven, is drawing ever nearer and to help local businesses prepare for the influx of over 1,000 potential new customers, who will be the workers of Albion Square.

There will be a Business Support Event on July 2 at the Copeland Centre, (council offices) in Catherine Street.

It will discuss the potential new customers’ needs, what support can be offered to prepare businesses; it will reveal the results of a mystery shopping exercise; give updates on

Helping you to prepare for your new customer Hear from a retail expert get useful tips and advice Mystery Shopping Results Revealed Get free advice from local support agencies tell them what support you need

the Albion Square development; give ideas and business support to improve local businesses and answer questions.

The event, which is being run by the Centre for Leadership Performance in partnership with Copeland Borough Council, Britain’s Energy Coast, The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield, Whitehaven Locality and Town Team and other local business member and support agencies, demonstrates the determination that Albion Square will benefit the town and local traders. To book a free place call 01900 609160.

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Feature | Whitehaven Hero

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HITEHAVEN’S only VC winner in the Great War was a short-lived hero who won the Victoria Cross in France, in the first year of the conflict, and never actually got to see his medal.

A Border regiment soldier, Private Abraham Acton was one of the last people to win the medal in 1914 and by mid May 1915 he had been killed in action in France.

Born in Whitehaven, in 1892, Abraham Acton enlisted at

WHITEHAVEN HERO NEVER GOT TO SEE HIS VC Whitehaven in the 5th Battalion of the Border Regiment (Territorial Force) and then transferred to the 2nd Battalion Border Regiment in January 1914 as a regular soldier.

He went to the Western Front with a draft of reinforcements, which included Pte James Smith, from Workington, almost 100 years ago on November 25, 1914.

On 21 December 1914 at Rouges Bancs, France, Acton and Smith voluntarily went out from their trench and rescued a wounded man who had been lying exposed against the enemy’s trenches for 15 hours.

On the same day they again left their trench under heavy fire to bring in another wounded man. They were under fire for 60 minutes while conveying the wounded men to safety and for that that were both awarded the VC. Their deed was even recounted at the time in an advert for Zam Buk Ointment, (similar to Vaseline) on the back cover of The Illustrated London News, of April 17, 1915.

Young Abraham was only 21 when he won the medal for

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bravery in the field but he never subsequently got to hold it himself because he was killed before he could be officially presented with it.

He died in action at Festubert, on May 16, 1915 and instead his VC was presented to his parents by HM King George V, at Buckingham Palace, on November 29, 1916. The family once lived in Tyson Court, off Roper Street, Whitehaven, where Abraham was born, the son of Robert and Elizabeth Acton. They still lived in Whitehaven at the time but moved to the Isle of Man after the war.

Abraham was apparently engaged to a local girl when he went to war and she vowed not to marry anyone else until after seven years had passed.

In a poignant letter from his sister Beatrice, written from her home at Peter Street, Whitehaven, on May 19, 1915, three days after Abraham had been killed in action, Beatrice says the family were hoping Abraham would be safely reunited with them soon. She described her brother Harold as “such a little demon, always playing at soldiers, shooting Germans’’.

James Smith (born with the surname Glenn) who was 33 at the time was later injured but survived the war and lived until he was 68, dying in Middlesbrough. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Cumbria Museum of Military Life, in Carlisle.

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Feature | Tall Ships

Splendid sails set to grace our harbour

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hitehaven’s tall ships weekend launches on June 20 with not one, not two, but three tall ships docking in Whitehaven, alongside a challenger yacht.

Tall ships; the Maybe, Golden Vanity, Lady Avalon and the yacht Challenger One 2014 will pull into Whitehaven harbour over the course of the weekend as part of the Apprentice Ship Cup. The Merseyside Adventure Sailing Trust (Mast) has been working closely with Whitehaven Marina to make the weekend possible. The ships will be manned and sailed by 150-200 apprentices from 12 companies from all over the

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North-West of England, including some from Sellafield and Balfour-Beatty.

Jim Graves, the man behind Mast said: “I really like the people around here, I love the friendliness of them and we need to encourage investments in the North West.�

Far from a break from their nine to five jobs the apprentices, more than 20 from Sellafield, will be working 24/7. Sleeping in the area of the vessel they are responsible for, they will eat, sleep and dream their jobs. The challenge will see the apprentices go from one historic port to another as they set sail from Liverpool to Whitehaven via Belfast.

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The scheme has been set up with The University of Lancaster and Liverpool John Moores University, researching the effects of the experience on the apprentices to encourage personal development. It will build self-esteem as well as technical skills in young apprentices.

When the ships have docked the public will have the opportunity to climb aboard to explore and experience these magnificent vessels.

There are hopes that the event will return next year and if Whitehaven harbour can be dredged there will be room for larger European ships.

This time one larger vessel taking part in the event, the Pelican of London is berthing at Workington because its draught (depth from waterline to bottom) is too great to get in to Whitehaven Harbour.

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Feature | Copeland Action Group

Whining and dining frustration spawns new action group

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opeland Action Group is an amazing new group determined to instil positivity into the community and clean up Copeland.

Lee Butterworth is behind the phenomena that gained 3,000 likes on Facebook in less than two days, he said: “There are loads of groups on Facebook that are full of negative comments like Name it and Shame it Whitehaven.”

“If you go out for a meal and it’s not good nobody complains to the staff any more; they wait until they get home and write it on Facebook.”

The idea is to break the cycle of negativity by being proactive: “Everyone’s whining but no one is prepared to do anything about it. We’ve had loads of support from local businesses, small community groups and parish councils.”

The Copeland Action Groups undertook their first challenge at the end of May; where seven volunteers gave up three hours of their time to clean up the roundabout between Whitehaven Fish Factory and St Benedict’s school, with many more getting behind them; bringing refreshments, people honking their horns in support and coming collecting a bag or two of grass.

Barnaby Angus-Southall volunteered and said: “I got involved because I love the area and want a better future for it.”

Kean to keep up the momentum it’d already gained the Copeland Action Group took up their second challenge the next day; weeding St Nicholas’ gardens.

Lee said: “The amount of community support so far has been phenomenal.”

With local businesses Shakers, La Venue and the team behind Hell on the Harbourside all donating refreshments and use of the facilities while North donated bin bags and the use of their bins.

There are plans for the group to be a long term solution until the council have funds and resources to take over.

“We want to get the whole of Copeland working together,” said Lee - that’s from Lowca to as far down as Millom.

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Feature | Vikings

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The Gosforth-based Herlid Viking re-enactment group will be one of the star attractions at the West Cumbria Vintage Club’s annual rally, at Hayescastle Farm, on Sunday July 6.

Herlið are based near Gosforth, and portray Viking warrior life in Cumbria between the years 900 and 1100AD. A Viking village and battle will be staged on the day at the rally.

Under the leadership of Vandrad the Merciless, alias Sean Robinson, from, Cleator, and the combat training of Bjarni Thorvaldrson, aka Terry Harvey-Chadwick from Seascale, the Herlið group has grown from a few would-be warriors to a formidable group.

Local Dance Group, Two-Headed Sheep, will also perform.

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from gleaming trucks and tractors; to busses and bicycles and cars to classic motorcycles. stationary engines and farm machinery of all sizes and shapes are also exhibited by their owners.

It’s surprising the memories that an event like this can evoke, via the sights, the sounds, and smells. Phrases such as: “My grandad had one of those,” is a typical remark you’ll hear and which will launch people on a pleasant meander down memory lane, among the long-gone marques such as Morris, Austin, Riley, Wolseley, Armstrong-Siddeley, Hillman, Sunbeam, Triumph, Norton, Vincent, Velocette, BSA, and many others.

The owners compete for honours in various categories and various one-make vehicle owners’ clubs mount displays and there’s always a chance of finding that elusive spare part among the stalls and autojumble. There will be a selection of countryside, arts and crafts, and collections on display and stalls selling, home-made produce, food, ice creams, sweets, toys and tools

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The show attracts vehicle exhibitors from all over Cumbria and beyond and there will also be autojumble, car club displays, and with displays and sales of arts and crafts, a fairground and many other stalls and activities. A strong contingent from Dumfries Motor Club is expected and an on-tour group of about 40 mega Subarus from the South may also be there.

Sadly missing this year will be the voice of Cumbria’s iconic countryside events, the late Glen Tubman MBE. From Bransty, Whitehaven, Glen died in April, aged 93.

Man-with-the-microphone, Glen, amused, entertained and informed show goers at this and many other local and Lakeland shows in his own inimitable style and such was the regard in which he was held that, over the years that he became president of 14 shows around Cumbria.

His son Alan will take his place commentating at this year’s rally.

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Feature | EPS

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Try and you’ll soon say yes!

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uccessful Cumbrian plumbing business, Express Plumbing Services (EPS) has opened a new branch at Low Road, Whitehaven.

EPS stock thousands of plumbing, heating, drainage and renewable energy products and supply bathrooms for both home-owners and tradesmen. EPS is a merchant as individual as you are!

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Their new showroom will offer everything from classic bathroom suites to contemporary designs as well as ecofriendly options. They will also be able to provide heating solutions, from conventional boilers to under-floor heating together with renewable energy products.

Headed by Branch Manager, Jimmy Robinson, the Whitehaven team has a vast range of experience,

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knowledge and understanding and they are all determined to give excellent personal service.

AND…however much help you need, EPS can provide it… from a free home visit and comprehensive measuring service, to consultations at the showroom.

EPS can also design your new bathroom so you can see it visualised in 3D so you can make sure that you really do get the bathroom of your dreams.

They cater for all tastes from contemporary to traditional…

EPS can suit your style and match your price range and they also offer free delivery.

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New cycle events for Copeland

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hanks to the likes of Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish, Sir Chris Hoy and the Tour of Britain, there’s been a rise in the popularity of cycling and cycle racing and we’ve benefitted locally.

More and more of us are saddling up, peddling the pounds off and getting outside. Enter Whitehaven’s newest sporting event, the Copeland Valleys Sportiv, which is taking place on Sunday June 29, offering riders two challenging rides.

Two Valleys covers 47miles and ascends roughly 3,000ft.

It takes riders out to the Ennerdale Valley before crossing Cold Fell and entering the Wasdale Valley, heading to Santon Bridge from where riders will return to Whitehaven via Gosforth, Beckermet and St Bees, crossing the finishing line at The Hub, Whitehaven harbour. A women-only sportive follows the same route as the two valleys sportive but allows riders to start ‘en masse’ in their own challenge ride Four Valleys follows the same route challenging risers to an additional 25 miles crossing Birker Fell into the Duddon Valley and then via Cockley Beck before ascending Hardknot and returning to Santon Bridge, via the Eskdale Valley.

There will also be the resurrection of a popular cycling event, the Tour de Moor, a 50km short sportive which will start and finish at High Street, Cleator Moor, in September.

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Feature | Cumbria Pride

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HE Cumbria Pride EVENT returns this June for its fifth year and the line-up is bigger, better and glitzier than ever befo re.

Cheri Treiffel, will host the event whic h for the first time takes place outdoors, largely in front of the Old Town Hall, in Carlisle city centre, on June 14, introducing X-Factor winner Matt Cardle and Puss ycat Dolls star, Kimberley Wyatt and the headline act, all flying in from Holland especially for the event, will be multi-national pop group sensation the Vengaboys.

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Other acts set to take the stage throu ghout the day are Swede Dreamz; Allan Jay; Liam Moorhouse; Stevie D, from Superfly and Bears Aloud with Ross Alexander, DJing.

Cumbria Pride which is a free even t takes place on June 14. Everyone is welcome and there are no age restrictions. There will also be stalls and lots more to enter tain the day.

So join us as we celebrate diver sity in

this great county.

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RIBBONS GALORE

AT HAVEN CRAFTS R ibbon is all the rage again, particularly for bows in girls’ hair and nowadays it comes in a really wide variety of themes and colours, from Haven Crafts, of Roper Street, Whitehaven.

Haven Crafts supplies ribbon to two professionals who create bows in customers’ hair and now it’s also in big demand from mums who want to tie them.

Owner Hazel Wright says: “We’ve ribbons for every occasion, from hair to scrap books and cakes to cards; with dozens of themes ranging from footballs to flags and camper vans to cup cakes. In all there are five complete stands of ribbon in the shop, each six feet tall, from which to choose.

MDF letters, ranging in size from two to 20 centimetres tall, are another popular range for decoration and personalising items and you can buy any letter individually in a variety of fonts (styles of lettering) and several new fonts have just come into stock.

AIRFIX model construction kits have become one of Haven Crafts’ best sellers and they’re the biggest local stockist with a large range stocked, along with the recommended Humbrol paints. They range from the 1/72 scale £5.99 starter kits to a range of larger Airfix aircraft kits at £80.

A full range of other essential craft materials is always available.

•Haven Crafts is at 60, Roper Street, Whitehaven. CA28 7AU. Tel: 01946 692643 Email: havencrafts@hotmail.com

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Designs with a difference

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our home is generally a reflection of your character, often full of unique and quirky pieces that represent you‌ which is where Lily & Co, of Market Place, Cockermouth, comes in.

Lily & Co currently deal with over 20 select interior designers, gift companies and jewellery designers, to ensure that they stock unique products which can help you to make your home as original as you are. From hand-made solid Mango wood furniture, by SJS, to exclusive original artwork by local artist, DRB commissions.

Lily & Co also stocks beautiful ranges of handcrafted silver jewellery by Elran, Vizati, Paula Bolton and Jolene Smith.

LILY & Co are at 28, Market Place, Cockermouth, CA13 9NQ. Tel. 01900 826335 www.lilyandco.org.uk

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By: Nelson Brown

LOOSE LOOK FOR SUMMER Summer hair has a major reference to loose, effortless movement. It’s hair that’s been styled but doesn't look like it has.

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his was a very popular look at the Summer Fashion Week shows I worked on, namely for Jasper Conran, where the hair was manufactured with a dent of texture, but not curled, or curly for that matter.

The look was created by using the largest 38mm Babyliss pro ceramic tong, this tong gives that expensive voluptuous buckle, making the hair look luxurious and polished, yet effortless.

The other key trend this season is the undone, but focused, centre parting, where the hair is loosely placed in this controversial place on the head. The key to this look is not to dry the centre parting hair over, but more forward, giving a face framing finish, seen at Burberry.

Sharper haircuts are also timeless and popular, the effortless box bob, has a clean

and sharp interior, applying skill to the balance of this requires discipline and accuracy.

Waves are always a key trend in the summer months.

The waves to beat all waves are the classic Marcel waves, French in origin and very tricky. This is where practice makes perfect, but in 2014, we don't want the hair to be to perfect, think more individual and unique; a look anyone can achieve.

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Feature | From Colombia to Cumbria

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olombia is one of South America’s most vibrant and versatile countries, where ancient traditions co-inside with modern life.

It was while travelling this fascinating country that Amy Walkingshaw, from Whitehaven, came across the Wayúu mochila bags. Mesmerised by the tradition behind them, their bright colours and designs mochila bags made such an impression on Amy that she just had to share them, setting up her own online business Bahruu last year, with her mum.

Passionate about these unique bags Amy said: “I instantly fell in love with them. I’ve always been quite creative and had a love of textiles.

The combination of textiles and colour and my appreciation of the labour involved really stood out.”

“I’d never seen them anywhere else in the world; I wanted to share these unique and beautifully handcrafted bags.”

Bahruu’s bags are made by women of the Wayúu tribe, who have been hand weaving mochilas for generations.The designs that are woven into each mochila represent the natural elements.

The Wayúu (‘Wah-You’) tribe is a group of indigenous people who live in the La Guajira Peninsula, which borders Colombia and Venezuela.

Unlike western society, the women are the centre of the family; the Wayúu children bear their mother’s last name as the presence of the women in the household symbolises respect and unity.

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In the Wayúu community knowing how to weave is a symbol of creativity, intelligence and wisdom, a practice that is passed on from one generation to the next.

Each mochila takes between 20 and 30 days to make and is hand-made by one woman, each with her own signature. If you look closely at a mochila, you can see patterns that symbolise all aspects of nature.

The women gain respect in the tribe by making quality mochilas and only the most respected members of the tribe are allowed to make the most complex designs.

“We purchase them directly from the Wayúu community of Colombia to whom we pay a fair price for our mochilas. We are proud to support the Wayúu Community and

by purchasing a mochila you will also be supporting them in one of their primary economic activities.”

“These bags are very special,” said Amy, “the Wayúu way of life makes each and every one more than just a bag, but something with a story, a tradition, a piece of art to love and treasure, as well as a functional and durable accessory.”

Mochila bags stand out with their vivid geometric patterns and colours representing symbols of Wayuú mythology.

Relatively new to Europe Mochila bags have been popular in America for some years with the likes of Katy Perry, Sienna Miller, Shakira and Uma Thurman sporting them while out and about.

While Vogue, Elle and InStyle magazine have been billing them as a fashion must have, the Wayúu Mochila bag is fast becoming an iconic IT bag perfect for festivals or the beach or providing a colour pop for any outfit day or night.

“They’re much more than just bags they’re pieces of art,” said Amy, “hand-made, organic, individual, versatile and much more... the ultimate bag for life!”

Bahruu also offers hammocks, belts, jewellery, key rings etc, all hand-made in Colombia. The hammocks are made from natural organic cotton and dyes to create a life-long product.

As well as finding these bags on the website www.bahruu.com they are also available on Bahruu’s ASOS Market Place Boutique.

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Feature | Bridget Foster

GOOD SKIN REFLECTS YOUR LIFESTYLE

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believe wearing make-up is like hiding beneath a mask, which is true of some but I believe that if you look after your health, diet, skin and fitness then confidence in your appearance changes, so you should wear make-up simply to enhance your best features.

uring my make-up parties, tutorials and when meeting different clients, women’s opinions and views on hair and make-up can vary

greatly.

There are clients who love make-up and send themselves off to Newcastle or Glasgow to stock up on the latest MAC products and there are those who buy make-up because they like it regardless of whether it suits or not.

I recently visited the Croftlands Trust to teach make-up skills.

Each client was looking for differing skills to build confidence; learn how to look after their skin and apply make-up. It made realise how it can boost our Diet plays a confidence and sense of wellbeing.

Some clients sticks to what they knows and vital role replace everything as it runs out and there in our skin, Diet plays a vital role in our skin, energy, are women who are not bothered about the energy, mood mood and shape. So correct this first. There’s product as long as it does the job. and shape. So food that can help give you beautiful skin. correct this Fruits such as blackberries and blueberries in There’s the client who genuinely doesn’t see first. There’s particular have a high source of Vitamin A and the point in make-up and those wanting to food that can C and are a good anti-oxidant. They help heal, experiment with make-up and hair but who help give you and prevent against blemishes, strengthening are scared of getting it wrong, especially after the skin and its capillaries, so very important beautiful skin. the no make-up selfies we all dared to share for people who work outdoors and are prone on Facebook last month. to pink cheeks. Blueberry extracts and acai berries are often used in many skincare brands.

Which, incidentally, I have to say was fascinating… so many of you with such beautiful skin and yet you hide it under Spinach, sweet potato, carrots, and kales are a great source long-wearing foundation. of potassium, iron, magnesium and calcium. Rich in lutein Men prefer natural over heavy and it’s that simple, but and beta-carotene which will help skin renewal and cell whatever your opinion, I believe good make-up and beautiful development. hair come with your health and wellbeing. Many people

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Fish: Salmon, avocados and mackerel give you vital Omega 3. I certainly can see a difference in my skin when I eat fish three times a week. Skin is plump, clear and glowing. Omega 3 has anti-inflammatory compounds and is an important source for people who suffer from eczema. Vitamin A, D and E will help with elastin and the repair process of the skin. At Modroca Power Plates, Rosemary Lane, Carlisle, Leah Irving provides Nature Sunshine supplements. Leah's most recommended supplement is Nature Sunshine Omega 3 capsules. It maintains healthy cardio-vascular, joints and nervous systems.

Drink plenty of water, this will keep you energised, skin clear and hydrated. I can tell if someone doesn’t drink enough water when I see their skin.

Avoid sugar. Sugar causes stress in the body and can lead to the production of insulin which causes the breakdown of collagen and therefore more wrinkles.

Our hectic lifestyles often show though our skin such as psoriasis, red patches of skin on elbows or knees, some more extreme than others. It’s caused by stress, obesity, sunburn alcohol and being run down. Regular exercise reduces stress and gets the blood pumping and feeding your skin. So it’s important to look after your health and wellbeing to start to feel confident within yourself.

During exercise avoid wearing make-up. I’ll be honest, I wear mine from the day but I always have my primer and mineral power on, so my skin breathes anyway. I make sure I have a good cleanse and exfoliate when I get home, along with my Clarin Face treatment oil for oily combination skin, £30.

Aromatic 100% pure plant extract. This oil balances out hormonal skin, keeping it clear, yet balanced.

If you are exercising outdoors make sure your tinted moisturiser has sun protection. My new favourite find is YSL Top Secrets All in One BB Creme at £38. My mum bought it after reading the Sunday Times magazine. Worth every

penny with its UV filters and SPF25. Unlike other BB creams it hydrates the skin with Japanese Lily of the Valley and vitamin C, to brighten. So if there is one make-up product to buy for your holidays this is it. It can be worn as a primer underneath make-up, for an evening look.

As much as I’m a firm believer in healthy diet, I also think that we need to supplement our diet because sometimes we don’t get enough from our diet. Many skincare ranges provide supplements.

See www.spacenk.com/wellness-supplements; www. arbonneinternational.co.uk ; Pure Holistic, Lauren Temple Arbonne make-up, skincare and supplements at: www.pro-10.com/en/products/joint-suppments.html

and www.hollandandbarrett.com

One of my favourite wellbeing products has to be Coconut oil. It can be bought at Holland and Barrett or the health food shop, in Carlisle market. The list of health benefits is endless.

Coconut oil beauty can be used as: anti-bacterial healing balm; to prevent scarring; as a lip balm; shave cream; cleanser; scalp treatment and it tames frizzy hair. It is a cellulite treatment; it prevents stretch marks and is good to use during pregnancy; it’s an eczema and acne treatment. So at £4.99 you have no excuse to replace your facial wipes with coconut oil.

So remember, good skin reflects your lifestyle. Exercise, good diet and lastly sleep and rest to allow your skin to repair which is something I certainly need to work on.

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Feature | Festival Fashions

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By Ashleigh Panthe

HE summer is here, the sun is shining (hopefully) and with our musical appetites whetted by local music events we’re eagerly waiting for the festival season to get into full flow.

Dressing for festivals is one of the best ways to get into the mood for your favorite weekend getaway, but deciding just what to wear is one of the hardest things about packing.

The challenge is striking the right balance between comfort and fashion; you want your clothes to be light and airy but extremely fashionable! Creating the perfect ‘I woke up like this look’ is vital for a festival weekend.

Here’s our guide to the ultimate festival fashions for 2014 so

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you can follow the trends, but make them your own!

Sunglasses are necessary, even if it’s pouring down with rain, acting like it’s the height of summer will help you keep your spirits up. And this year, it’s all about statement sunglasses; whether it’s a quirky hotdog framed pair, heart-shaped lenses or little round John Lennon-styled ones, be bold with your eye wear.

Kimonos are perfect festival attire; light, easy to wear and ideal for when the evenings start to get a little chilly. Not only great for festivals kimonos are a must-have this season so the high street is bursting with different styles; long, short, patterned, plain, bright, dark, fringed, and non-fringed. With so much choice there’s a kimono for everyone.

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TOP TIP – clothing with any sort of fringe on is also highly recommended for festival wear!

Nothing screams “Festival!” like a floral print but this year it’s all about being bright and colorful. Don’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd by wearing a dress covered in pictures of your favorite food or cartoon characters; Lazy Oaf have a large range of Looney Tunes and Garfield printed dresses that will also give you that nostalgic feeling.

Cut out boots have been extremely fashionable of late, but wearing heeled boots in the grass is a no-no. Invest, instead, in some buckled cut out flats that go with everything and will be comfortable and allow you to jump around to your heart’s content, without getting stuck in the mud… although if it pours down there’s no beating a pair of wellies.

Other timeless trends that are always huge in festivals include flowers in your hair; crochet crop tops and of course the tiny denim shorts… oh and new for this year… hair feathers.

Whatever festival you’re attending this year, dress to impress, whatever the weather!

dress to impress… whatever the weather!

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teed of Junction Street, Carlisle offer true Savile Row bespoke, semi-bespoke and made to measure suits.

A Steed suit is created through collaboration of the traditional skills of the master tailor, and the selections and tastes of the customer.

The creation of a bespoke suit is essentially a personal experience for both the tailor and the customer. And it is the relationship between the two that determines the success of the outcome.

Established in January 1995, Steed has gained a reputation as one of Savile Row’s finest tailors, offering clients a soft understated elegance.

At Steed, Edwin and his son Matthew will assist and advise you through the selection of cloths, weights, designs and cuts then transform your selections into a unique suit you really can call your own. You deal directly with the people who are cutting and making your clothes.

Edwin & Matthew’s schedule includes at least 4 visits to the USA each year and 2 or 3 visits to Paris, France in order to cater for Steed’s ever expanding overseas client base.

September 2011 saw Steed venture to Beijing, China with a view to further visits in the near future.

Steeds imperious reputation has lead to feature in such publications as American GQ, Russian GQ, American Express Departures Magazine and most recently a 10-page article written by Matthew DeBoise that was published in China’s top fashion magazine, TIDE.

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The care, time and effort put into creating a Steed suit means that it isn’t just a suit it’s an investment and an experience.

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THE LODORE FALLS HOTEL BORROWDALE

The beauty of it is…

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magine a location with stunning lake and mountain views and with its very own waterfall in the grounds - The Lodore Falls Hotel, is such a place.

It’s home to the falls made famous by Poet Laureate Robert Southey (1774-1843) in his 1820 poem The Cataract of Lodore. Nestling in the heart of the Borrowdale valley and set in 40 acres of grounds with award-winning gardens this hotel has long been one of the finest in the Lake District, in one of the finest settings.

It’s a superbly appointed hotel which offers courteous and friendly service thereby creating the perfect ambience.

You could enjoy a delicious afternoon tea outside or, on a

colder day, by the open fires in the comfortable lounges or experience some of the region’s finest cuisine at the AA rosette Lake View restaurant.

The Lodore Falls Hotel offers a superb range of leisure facilities including the Falls Beauty Salon, which is a tranquil space to relax, unwind and be pampered and where friendly therapists see to your well-being in an elegant beauty salon.

The Falls Beauty Salon is Keswick’s premier place for pampering, offering residential breaks and beauty treatments.

Using world renowned products from Elemis, Jessica Nail Care Systems and Mii Makeup, all the treatments available are indulgent and extremely luxurious.

A Lake District Afternoon Tea Indulge in this traditional treat for £19.95 pp Including a glass of Prosecco

THE LODORE FALLS HOTEL

To book your table call 017687 77285 and quote ‘The Whitehaven Guide’ Subject to availability. Offer valid till 31st July 2014. Must be pre-booked

BORROWDALE, KESWICK, CUMBRIA CA12 5UX

THE LODORE FALLS HOTEL 017687 77285 www.lakedistricthotels.net/lodorefalls BORROWDALE, KESWICK, CUMBRIA CA12 5UX 017687 77285 www.lakedistricthotels.net/lodorefalls

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Food & Drink | Alan Spedding

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sian street food is famous throughout the world and most tourists returning home from the Far East remember its part in their holiday more than anything else.

Street vendors set up their stalls in every available space, firing up little buckets full of charcoal and home-made contraptions to barbeque their unique foods over the volcanic hot coals.

The delicious smells dominate the hot tropical air everywhere and like the Pied Piper of Hamelin, the hungry tourists follow the scent. Anything that can be cooked on a barbeque goes on to them.

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Exotic delicacies like skewered baby snakes, frogs and young birds as well as the normal chicken, pork and beef skewers are rotated and basted over the coals then sold for only 10 baht (20p) per bamboo. Five skewers are enough for a meal so one or two pounds a day will see you contently full, cheaper than chips.

There are literally thousands of recipes for Satay from all around the world.

Family recipes and simple everyday ones are in most oriental cookbooks these days. The recipe below was one that I picked up in Hua Hin, a coastal resort in southern Thailand.

The recipe can be used for king prawns, lobster and fish as well as the usual meats. I`ve just used chicken here as it’s the easiest one to do. The secret to an amazing flavour is always the cooking medium. I would recommend that you always barbeque it, even if it means going out and buying one of those small disposable barbeques that you take to the beach.

The hot coals and flames are the key to flavour here. If you don’t have a barbeque then simply use a griddle pan, an overhead-grill or failing all those then just stick them in a hot oven.

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Chicken Satay Satay Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay

230g peanut butter

1tsp coriander seeds

60ml soy sauce

1tsp cumin seeds

2 tsp chilli paste

3 skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp dark brown sugar 2 limes, juiced 120ml hot water 4 tbsp chopped peanuts

2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp salt 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp ground turmeric 8 tbsp coconut milk 3 tbsp Sugar

Satay Peanut Sauce Method Puree everything together in a blender and then simply add the hot water to thin everything out (while the blender is running)

Chicken Satay Method Grind the coriander and cumin to make a powder (or use ready ground) Cut the chicken into fine slices lengthways and then fire all the ingredients together into a bowl. Leave to marinate overnight.

Thread the chicken on to bamboo skewers and then grill until nicely charred and cooked through.

Words & Photography by Alan Spedding Follow Alan at: www.alanspedding.co.uk www.cumbriafoodie.wordpress.com www.theguidemediagroup.co.uk April June // May July 2014 | 43

Food & Drink | BBQ’s With Simon from The Waterfront

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E British love a good barbie almost as much as the Aussies; and with the World Cup season about to kick off and the sun shining (?) what more of an excuse do you need to get the barbie fired up?

The aroma of charcoal-cooked chicken, sizzling sausages and beer and wine flowing – bliss!

But every year hundreds and thousands of us get more than we bargained for as a result of our lack of experience of cooking on barbeques.

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Simon Haslam, head chef at The Waterfront, Whitehaven, gives us some hot tips for eating well while staying safe.

Simon says: “Cross-contamination is a probably one of the biggest problems but it’s easy to avoid; don’t put cooked meat on a surface that has had raw meat on it, don’t put raw and cooked meat next to each other. Avoid simple things like using the same utensils for raw and cook meat for example picking something cooked up with tongs that have just been used on something raw.”

“The other main problem is black-on-the-outside and raw-on-the-inside. Many people try to compensate for this by starting meat off in the oven and finishing it on the

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barbeque – I do it the other way around; this way you still get all that lovely barbeque flavour but you don’t dry it out like you do if you finish it off on the barbeque – just finish it in the oven for 10 minutes on 180 degrees.”

“Make sure the coals are hot; cook on the white coal rather than the flames. I hold my hand close to the grill and if I can’t hold it there for more than a couple of seconds then it’s hot enough to cook on. It’s also good if you can get a barbeque that you can alter the height on the grills on.”

“I also tend to put the coals in the middle; that way if something is cooking too quickly you can move it to the side where it’s cooler and then move it closer to the hot coals when you need to. Another good tip is to constantly turn things so they’re cooked evenly.”

As for creating the perfect barbeque you can’t beat sausages, burgers and chicken but if you want to try something different.

“Lamb cooks really well on the barbeque but you need to trim the fat or it drips down and causes the flames. Fish is also fine on the barbeque; wrap it up in a couple of layers of foil, add whatever seasoning you want and cook for 15minutes for fillets and 20-25minutes for fish on the bone.”

So get rooting around your shed or garage right away… that barbecue’s in there somewhere!

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Food & Drink | BBQ’s With Simon from The Waterfront

The ultimate BBQ Beef burgers Makes 4 chunky burgers 600g minced steak (preferably from a good quality butchers) 1 egg yolk 4 slices fresh white bread, crusts removed, and blitzed in a food processor to fine breadcrumbs 1 onion, finely chopped 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 level desert spoon tomato ketchup, French mustard & horseradish sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ½ a red chilli, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt and ground black pepper

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In a microwave safe bowl mix the chopped onion and garlic with a little olive oil, cover tightly with cling film and microwave for 2 mins. Allow to go cool In a large mixing bowl, combine all the other ingredients and the cooled onion garlic mix. Give your hands a good wash, then the fun part…… give it all a good thorough squashing and mixing by hand.

Shape into 4 equal sized balls and flatten out to shape your burgers. They cook better if you have time to chill them in a fridge for a couple of hours, but if not get ‘em on the pre heated Barbie for 10-15 mins turning frequently.

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Quick whole BBQ fish for 2 people 1 whole fish per person, cleaned & gutted, try with mackerel, sea bass, sea bream or red mullet 1 red chilli, depending on how spicy you prefer 2 cm piece of fresh root ginger, peeled 5/6 drops Thai fish sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 star anise, roughly crushed up 1/2 a bay leaf, crushed in your fingers Juice of one lime 2 cloves garlic, peeled A handful of fresh coriander, leaves and stalks, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons sunflower oil

Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and leave to infuse for an hour or so.

Take your chosen fish and make 3 or 4 cuts into the body of each fish about a cm deep.

Take about a meter long piece of tinfoil for each fish and fold in half twice to get a piece about 25/30 cms long of four layered tinfoil. Place your chosen fish in the centre and pour half the marinade over each fish and give it a quick rub in on each side. Bring the edges of the foil together and crimp with your fingers to form a very tight seal (quite important). As easy as that and the fish is ready to cook.

Place on a hot bbq for about 20 mins, turning occasionally, be careful when you open the foil pouch.

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Food & Drink | Wellington Farm Cafe

The setting is superb and so is the food!

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njoy the comforts of home-made pies, scones and hot meals in the cosy and splendid surroundings of Wellington Café and Tea rooms, near Cockermouth.

The Wellington Farm Café & Tearooms have been closed over the winter for refurbishment and has recently re-opened.

Debbie Stamper, whose family own the café said: “We’ve got a new colour scheme, a new wood burner and a new baker who will be making all our pies and scones.”

Along with tasty home-made lunches, Sunday roasts, afternoon tea, scones and tray bakes the family sell their own brand of Jersey ice cream “Wellington Jersey” of which there are over 40 varieties, from classic mint choc chip to their award-winning Talisker malt whisky and marmalade flavours and seasonal ones for Easter and Christmas.

All these can be enjoyed in the café itself or on its glorious terrace, which is surrounded by spectacular panoramic views in almost every direction.

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And if, after all that food, you’re seeking something more you can walk down to the animal enclosure and make the acquaintance of an array of farm stock such as Highland cattle, llamas, sheep, pigs and of course Jersey cows.

The Wellington Farm Café & Tearooms are open from 10-5pm and serves lunches from 11am -2.30pm.

Wellington Farm is off the A66 Oakhurst roundabout.

Cockermouth CA13 0QU Grid Ref: NY 107295 Tel: 01900 822777 Website: www.wellingtonjerseys.co.uk E-mail: mail@wellingtonjerseys.co.uk

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Food & Drink | Goat’s Cheese Classic

Goat’s cheese classic A

variation on the classic recipe brings this traditional favourite bang up to date. Goats’ cheese comes in a variety of guises. Choose a mild, creamy one without a crust so it will easily melt into the sauce. If you can get it use Y Fenni cheese which contains mustard seed and ale.

Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time 20 minutes Cooking Time : 10 minutes Oven Temperature Medium hot grill

Ingredients 1 2

50g/2oz 25g/1oz 1 x5ml tsp 150ml/¼ pt 110g / 4oz Light sprinkling

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Ciabatta loaf Medium leeks, trimmed, washed and finely shredded Butter Plain flour Mustard powder Milk Creamy Welsh goats’ cheese Sea salt and ground black pepper

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Method Cut Ciabatta loaf into 2cm/ ¾” thick slices. Place in a hot oven for 5 – 8 minutes to crisp and lightly brown. Rest on a cooling rack to keep crisp whilst preparing the rarebit. Melt the butter in a medium size pan and gently sweat the leeks for two to three 3 minutes to soften but not brown. Stir in the flour and mustard powder. Gradually stir in the milk and bring to simmering point to make a thick sauce. Stir in the goats’ cheese until melted. Season well. Generously spoon rarebit onto the toasted Ciabatta. Brown under the grill until bubbling and serve immediately.

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Each of our conference rooms is equipped with WIFI, interactive smartboards and flipcharts.

Each of the rooms can be adapted to suit your needs with a choice of room layouts. We have a range of conference catering options, ample free parking and WIFI lounge. So next time you book a working lunch, book Summergrove Halls.

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Motoring | Richard Barnard

BARNARD BEATS PROBLEMS TO WIN VALUABLE POINTS

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EST Cumbria’s rising rally driver Richard Barnard overcame serious problems to finish fourth overall in the Chris Kelly Memorial Rally – formerly the Manx National “B” Rally – and gain more valuable points in his Manx National Rally championship bid.

It is often said that if a team experiences a lot of problems before a rally they enjoy a trouble-free event which is exactly what happened to the Cockermouth team.

Richard and his RABrallyesport team had travelled to the island for the May event to enable him to have a very thorough reconnaissance of the twisty special stages on which he would be co-driven by Scotsman, Sean Donnelly, who was making his tarmac rallying debut.

On the shakedown special stage, used for crews to bed their cars in before the serious action begins. They experienced clutch slip and decided to change it – difficult in a workshop they had to do it in the car park of the Manx TT grandstand. They discovered a troublesome starter motor and had to change that just finishing with very little time to spare.

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But Richard’s car ran well having been set up perfectly for the Manx lanes and he was able to push hard on most stages albeit in very variable conditions.

The resulting fourth overall was Richard’s best Manx result.

They won their class and also picked up the Best Overseas Crew award.

Richard told us: ‘I didn’t think I was going to make the start; I am delighted and was pleased with my pace, which is getting quicker and quicker each event.

The result has given Richard a good points haul in the Manx Rally Championship and helped his RABrallyesport team, made up by Dean Quayle (Vauxhall Corsa), Walter Bridson (Vauxhall Astra) and Richard, to a good bagful of points in the team championship table.

Attention now turns to July, the next Manx Championship round, when the rally surface moves from tarmac to forest stages… a very different test for all the crews.

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Motoring | Demise of the Defender

Demise of the

Defender

By Chris Breen

Land Rover's Defender II Concept

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t’s sad to see another British icon bite the dust, so if you want a new one buy it soon, because the original British off-roader, THE Land-Rover, is to cease production in December 2015.

That’s 67 years after first emerging from the Rover factor y in Solihull, Birmingham and although admittedly it’s undergone a few Dr. Who-like regenerations, the basic shape and concept has largely remained throughout its lifetime.

There aren’t many vehicle models whose names ultimately became the name of the company (Jaguar is another) but the Land-Rover is one. The Land-Rover name was originally used by the Rover Company for one specific vehicle model launched by Rover in 1948. It only got the Defender moniker in 1990 by which time its name had been recycled as the brand name for the range.

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in 1947 by Maurice Wilks, chief designer at the Rover Company, on his farm in Anglesey. It was inspired by the American WW2 Jeeps, indeed the prototype was built on a Jeep chassis. It arguably became the ultimate 4x4 by far across the world from the 1950s onwards.

The death of the old Defender is a matter of emissions compliance; the company says it can’t be made to meet tough, clean-air standards in its various markets but there is to be a new Defender and there’s no mention of why the engine proposed for it couldn’t simply be fitted into the old body… but then that wouldn’t present a “new” sales opportunity of course and everything has to be renewed every five minutes these days.

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Sport | Whitehaven R.L.F.C.

JEKYLL AND HYDE HAVEN

NEED TO SETTLE NOW

BY CRAIG WISHART

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OU know you’re not having a great year when there are murmurs concerning the coach.

Questions were asked of Haven boss, Dave Woods, as the team got their season off to shaky start. The 2014 campaign began with heavy defeats, a victory against Dewsbury promised greater to follow but the wins did not materialise and Haven struggled. The only bright side was derby victories against fellow Championship battlers Barrow and Workington.

Then came the disastrous home defeat by struggling North Wales Crusaders. While the visitors put 34 points on the scoreboard an abject Haven didn’t register any. The performance was bitterly disappointing, Wood’s control of the team was questioned and the players were forced to have a long, hard look at themselves. In a season with highs and lows this was rock bottom.

With the detractors lurking there is only one sure way to silence them and Woods has responded with victories.

Answers don’t come any more unequivocal than that.

Haven gave a fantastic performance to defeat muchfavoured Batley, away from home and followed that up, a week later, by defeating high-flying Doncaster before winning again against Swinton. The calls for change abated as performances improved, although according to Woods not much has changed “The North Wales games was just one of those days, we’ve been doing similar things before and after that match but on the day they weren’t coming off.” He does admit however “That it was very embarrassing and not

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a day anyone at the club wanted to repeat.”

With tough fixtures against higher placed clubs coming up victory is not assured but it’s the heart and determination of the team that’s of paramount performance. Will the humiliation from the North Wales defeat sting them into increased effort and can the team build on those recent victories?

With so much at stake at the end of the season Haven must produce the wins that their Championship future depends on. With the five lowest place clubs dropping out and joining a newly-formed league next year there is a lot to play for.

The recent run of good form has helped Haven creep out

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of the relegation zone and while defeats by better teams may be inevitable victory against fellow strugglers is not.

Haven have won games they’ve not been expected to but this makes it all the more disheartening when they lose games that we all know they should be winning.

It’s vital they pick up points wherever they can because as we move beyond the midpoint of the season Haven cannot afford to slide down the table and get embroiled in a relegation battle as the season draws to a conclusion.

Teams facing relegation become unpredictable as the survival instinct kicks in.

Far better for Haven to build on the momentum from their victories, consolidate their position now and keep far away from end-of-season, all-or-nothing performances. They need to be aiming at least for bonus points where a victory is unlikely but even more importantly they need to win games against those that may challenge them for position, later in the year.

Woods is sure his side can show more of the same over the coming weeks “Confidence is high at the moment and we want to keep it going. There have been a few positional changes that are working well for us and we want to put on

a good performance to get a decent crowd when we’re back down at the Recre.”

The team’s character will be exposed in the coming weeks as their performance on the field shows their intent. Haven has made great signings and with the recent addition of Brett Seymour they’re good enough to end all rumour for their sake and for that of the coach.

Critics will soon return if the team disappoint but solid performances now will not only consolidate their position on the table but their championship future. Woods know his team better than anyone else and he’ll know it’s easier to end speculation sooner rather than later, it’s time for Haven to show us this run is not another peak and prove what they can do.

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Sport | Whitehaven R.L.F.C.

BURNS EAGER TO

BLAZE A TRAIL CRAIG WISHART TALKS TO HAVEN HOPEFUL JORDAN BURNS

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FTER the success of former home-grown teams it’s no surprise Haven want to find and then field a team made up predominantly from the wealth of playing talent in the local area.

So this winter Haven wasted no time in signing 18-yearold Jordan Burns when the opportunity arose. There were glimpses of great potential in his first few games and Jordan has so far seized his chances. Yet to cement a position in the side his love of the game is obvious and his desire to contribute and earn a place is apparent.

CW: What’s your favourite playing position?

JB: Wing in the Haven side when I’ve had the chance. I’d rather play centre but I know I need to bulk up more to play there at this level.

CW: What was your last team?

JB: Warrington under-19 Academy. Before that I played all my local football from age six with Kells.

CW: Your favourite team as a kid?

JB: Warrington.

CW: Which current players do you most admire?

JB: Joel Monaghan is a stand-out for me.

CW: Who’s been your toughest opponent/s?

JB: There was a French U18 international side we played against when I was with an under 16 representative team. It was a really tough game because those guys were so much bigger.

CW: Hobbies outside rugby?

JB: I don’t know really because rugby has always been my hobby. I play the odd game of football every now and again, I suppose.

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CW: Who are your best mates at the club?

JB: It’s hard to say because it’s just such a strong team unit and I’m just happy hanging around all the older guys, learning a few tricks and gaining from their experience.

CW: Favourite TV programme?

JB: Top Gear CW: And the last film you watched?

JB: It was Escape from Planet Earth. I went to the cinema with my partner and we took my little brothers and sister.

CW: What type of music do you listen to?

JB: A real mix to be honest.I like older music but I’m just as happy with up-to-date chart music.

CW: Do you have a nickname?

JB B: It’s “Budsy”, I’m not to sure why but it’s come down to me from my dad.

CW: If you could have a choice of any super power what would it be?

JB: I think I’d like super strength.

CW: If you could meet anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?

JB: Probably Ant & Dec. CW: This is your first year at the senior level, what would you like to accomplish by season’s end?

JB: Really I just want to take my opportunities ; play as many games as possible and keep scoring when I can. We need to encourage more fans to turn up on match day and I want to play a part in helping achieve that.

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UPSET IN SOMERSET

BY COMETS BOSS: LAURA MORGAN

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Y expectations of Workington going to Somerset with a 14 point advantage and getting something out of it were shattered when the Rebels bounced us out of the Knockout Cup, despite an admirable 15 point haul from Aussie Josh Grajczonek.

We re-grouped and went to Glasgow the following Sunday to d stay in contention for the League Cup and a fullstrength Comets side knew that victory by seven points or more would secure the maximum four match points available to draw level on match points average with Redcar… in pursuit of the best-placed runner-up… and by virtue of claiming four match points Comets would edge ahead of Redcar on race-points difference.

In the final heat we had a six point lead, knowing that either heat advantage would give us victory and Rene Bach and Josh hit the front, cheered on by a large number of our fans and were untroubled all the way to the flag.

But what a difference a few days make. At home to Berwick and in front of a shocked crowd, (which included us and the riders, were beaten by eight points by a solid-scoring outfit determined not to give in. Then at Berwick the return meeting was rain-abandoned.

Out of luck too is reserve Chris Mills, who has struggled since the start of the season but we may have found a replacement in Simon Lambert who guested for us just before we signed Chris, early last season. He was to have lined up for at Sheffield where he rode in 2011 but this fixture too was a victim of the weather and will be restaged. Simon can do a job for us and received a rousing, warm welcome from supporters, showing his potential with a score of six and a superb pass on Redcar’s Jan Graversen, at home recently.

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Feature | World Cup Fixtures

ENGLAND FIXTURES WORLD CUP 2014

14 June 2014

Uruguay v Costa Rica,

Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, 20:00 (ITV)

14 June 2014

England v Italy,

Arena Amazonia, Manaus, 23:00 (BBC)

19 June 2014

Uruguay v England,

Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 20:00 (ITV)

20 June 2014

Italy v Costa Rica,

Arena Pernambuco, Recife, 17:00 (BBC)

24 June 2014

Italy v Uruguay,

Arena das Dunas, Natal, 17:00 (ITV)

24 June 2014

Costa Rica v England,

Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, 17:00 (ITV)

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Fun & Games | Colouring Time

R E M M SU uring Colo

Colouring Picture by Jemma Tegg

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Children’s Puzzles | Fun & Games

Word search

Kids’ Sudoku

Summer Fun pool beach splash fruit summer

fun swim icecream water july

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Puzzles | Take a break

Catch-Words

Test your knowledge and complete the catch-phrases

Please see p92 for puzzle solutions ALPHA SUDOKU Place a letter from A to F in each empty cell so everyrow, every column and every 2x3 box contains all the letters A to F.

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Across 1 Quibble (5,5) 7 Not at war (8) 8 Priam’s city (4) 9 Soya bean curd (4) 10 Important person (3,4) 12 Stone coffin (11) 14 Thor Heyderdahl’s raft (3-4) 16 Arsenal’s items? (4) 19 Maize (4) 20 Short joke (3-5) 21 Skill in handwriting (10) Down 1 Wintry precipitation (5) 2 Satan (7) 3 Bunch of hair (4) 4 OK (3,5) 5 Assigns a value (to) (5) 6 Allowing liquid or gas to pass (6) 11 Incessant reader (8) 12 Exactly right (4,2) 13 Sharing (anag) (7) 15 Trace of colour (5) 17 Chimney cleaner (5) 18 Average (4)

SUDOKU Place a number from 1 to 9 in each

empty cell so everyrow, every column and every 3x3 box contains all the numbers 1 to 9.

Please see p92 for puzzle solutions

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Rabbits

HE RSPCA says there are estimated to be around 1.7 million rabbits kept as pets in the UK.

There are many different breeds and varieties of rabbit, varying in size, body shape and personality. Typically, rabbits live for eight – 12 years, but some may live for longer.

Owning and caring for a rabbit is great fun and very rewarding, but like looking after most animals, it is a big responsibility and a long-term commitment to care and cost and because they are very social animals it’s best to keep a minimum of two.

Essential activities include: Feeding and providing water; cleaning their toilet area; Basic health checks; grooming, especially for long-haired rabbits; putting them out for exercise; interacting positively with the rabbit (providing company, play time); owner-supervised exercise time (e.g. in a rabbit-proof garden or rabbitproofed room(s) inside the owner’s house.

All this will take you at least an hour and with two rabbits it amounts to 10 hours involvement. Costs of feeding, bedding and health care all have to be taken into consideration as well as providing a proper hutch and run.Then there are the possible vets’ bills. But, if you are prepared for all that, then rabbits make perfect pets.

Cute and cuddly but need proper care

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Rabbit Facts

•Rabbits have an unusual digestive system in which food is passed through their gut and special droppings, called caecotrophs, are produced. They eat these caecotrophs, allowing the food to be re-ingested.

•RABBITS’ top front teeth grow at a rate of 3mm a week. Pet rabbits can be taught to respond to commands using positive rewardbased training and can also be house-trained •ONE female rabbit, a ‘doe’, can produce approx 30 young in a single breeding season and can become pregnant again within hours of giving birth •THEY can run up to 50mph in short, weaving bursts; have excellent all-round vision and sensitive hearing.

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WHAT’S ON

MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATR

//MUSIC Fri & Sat Jun 13 - 14 Stepping Stones Festival Kirklinton Hall, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Sat Jun 14 The Kings Division WW1 Sands Centre, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Sat Jun 14 World Cup & Live Band (TBC) Roc Bar, Whitehaven ------------------------------------------------Sun Jun 15 Faction The Navy Club, Maryport ------------------------------------------------Sun Jun 15 Carlisle Community Choir Summer Concert Holy Trinity Church, Carlisle

Fri Jun 20 Oh What a Night!

Sands Centre, Carlisle

Sat Jun 28 Atlas:Empire, Flood of Red, F.O.E.S. Lounge 41, Workington

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Wed Jun 25 Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar In Concert The Carnegie, Workington

Sun Jun 29 La’al Big Band Whitehaven Golf Club -------------------------------------------------

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Fri Jun 27 Courtney Pine The Brickyard, Carlisle

Sat Jun 28 The Men They Couldn’t Hang The Kirkgate, Cockermouth

Fri July 4 - 5 Whitehaven Live Copeland Stadium, Whitehaven

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Fri Jun 27 All New Jersey Boys

The Vine Bar, Workington

Fri Jul 11 A Tripple Bill Of Music The Kirkgate, Cockermouth

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------------------------------------------------Sun Jun 15 Bella Hardy The Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Sun Jun 15 Joe Longthorne The Carnegie, Workington ------------------------------------------------Thurs Jun 19 Sing-a-long wartime The Carnegie, Workington -------------------------------------------------

FRI JULY 4 - SAT JULY 5

WHITEHAVEN LIVE COPELAND STADIUM, WHITEHAVEN

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Music, Theatre, Film, Comedy & More | What's On

RE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC Marcus Bonfanti

Fri Aug 1 - Sun Aun 3

KENDAL CALLING PENRITH Fri July 11 Miss Dee & The Mustangs The Vine Bar, Workington

Fri Jul 25 Stevie D & Superfly The Vine Bar, Workington

Fri Aug 1 - Sun Aun 3 Kendal Calling Penrith

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Jools Holland

Sands Centre, Carlisle

Fri Jul 25 - Sun Jul 27

Maryport Blues Festival Various Locations, Maryport

Sat Aug 2 Live Music Orders The Wheatsheaf, Egremont

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Thur Jul 17 Peatbog Faeries The Kirkgate, Cockermouth

Fri Jul 25 - Sat Jul 26 Wickerman Festival Dundrennan, Dumfriesshire

Wed Aug 13 Biohazzard + Supports The Carnegie, Workington

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Fri Jul 18 - Sun Jul 20 Sealy Spyatstock Festival Aspatria RUFC

Sat Jul 26 Miss Cindy Hoten Sings Golden Lion, Maryport

Sat Aug 16 All Day Music Festival The Wheatsheaf, Egremont

------------------------------------------------Fri Jul 18 Hammerhead The Vine Bar, Workington

------------------------------------------------Thurs Jul 17 - 21 Music on the Marr Castle Carrock, nr Brampton

------------------------------------------------Sat Jul 26 Silent Disco The Brickyard, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Fri Aug 1 Abbas, Swede Dreams The Vine Bar, Workington

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Thur Jun 12 Dracula Theatre by the Lake, Keswick ------------------------------------------------Sat Jun 14 Baroque Around The Clock Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven ------------------------------------------------Sun Jun 15 Simon Mayor’s Mandolinquents Theatre by the Lake, Keswick ------------------------------------------------Tues Jun 17 Rookery Nook Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

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Wed Jun 18 Seeing The Lights Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Sat Jul 5 Singin’ In The Rain Sands Centre, Carlisle

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Sat Jun 21 Baroque Around The Clock Kirklinton Hall, Carlisle

Sun Jul 6 The Fab Beetles Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

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Sat Jun 21 The Winterling Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Sun Jul 13 The Knicker Lady Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

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Sun Jun 22 Roots in Cumbria Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Sat Jul 26 The Comedy of Errors Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

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Fri Jun 27 The Tao of Everest The Kirkgate, Cockermouth

Thur Jul 31 There’ll Always Be An England The Carnegie, Workington

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Sat Jun 28 Razzmataz Summer Showcase Sands Centre, Carlisle

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MON JULY 28

LEE EVANS SANDS CENTRE, CARLISLE

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Thur Jul 3 Lady Boys of Bankok The Carnegie, Workington Fri Jul 4 A Tale of Three Cities The Carnegie, Workington

Sat Jun 7 22 Jump Street (18) Plaza Cinema, Workington ------------------------------------------------Mon Jun 9 The Wolf of Wall Street (18) The Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Mon Jun 23 American Hustle (15) The Kirkgate, Cockermouth

RE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC / THEATRE / FILM / COMEDY / OTHER / MUSIC Mon Jun 30 The Invisible Woman (12A) The Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Mon Jul 14 The Dalas Buyers’ Club (15) The Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Mon Jul 28 The Rocket (12A) The Kirkgate, Cockermouth -------------------------------------------------

//COMEDY Sun Jun 15 Joe Longthorne The Carnegie, Workington

Thur Jun 19 Royal Ascot Ladies Day Inn on the Lake, Ulswater -------------------------------------------------

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------------------------------------------------Fri Jun 20 70’s Disco - Glab Boogie The Kirkgate, Cockermouth ------------------------------------------------Sat Jun 21 Murder Mystery Evening The George Hotel, Penrith

Thur Jul 3 Lady Boys of Bankok The Carnegie, Workington Sat Jul 5 Whitehaven Carnival Town Centre, Whitehaven -----------------------------------------------Sun Jul 6 Distington Show Distington -----------------------------------------------Sat Jul 19 Dancerz Sands Centre, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------Sat Jun 21 Comedy Club The Carnegie, Workington ------------------------------------------------Sat Jun 28 Comedy Night The Venue, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Sat Jul 19 Chris Mullin The Kirkgate, Carlisle ------------------------------------------------Mon Jul 28 Lee Evans: Work in Progress Sands Centre, Carlisle -------------------------------------------------

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Emma changes direction in a whisper…

BY ALI HIPKIN

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alented singer/songwriter, Emma Dockeray, is set to release her first EP, Whispers, in June.

Emma, who is currently studying songwriting at Leeds College of Music, began work on her EP as part of her course. She told us: “It was a brilliant opportunity and it was great to get involved with the production side of it.”

Fans can expect to hear a new side to Emma’s music as she steps away from her attitude-fuelled and admittedly “manhating” songs in favour of a new folk-pop sound.

Although Emma’s EP is a result of her coursework she’s very proud of what she’s achieved and is keen to make it as local as possible.

Not only will the EP launch be at Whitehaven attraction, The Rum Story, but Whitehaven born Calvin Thornborrow helped produce Whispers, and her cousin, Daniel McNicholas, from Workington, designed the cover.

“Whitehaven is where it all started,” said Emma, “I’ve been playing gigs in Whitehaven since I was 15 and I have been involved with local theatre groups since I was 10.”

“I find it easier to write songs when I’m at home, when I’m at uni I tend to get writers’ block; I think it’s because Leeds is quite an urban place so when I come home I can sit in the garden or in a field and it all flows; we live in a beautiful place and it’s very inspiring.”

Whispers will be launched on June 14 and can be bought online or at any of Emma’s upcoming gigs.

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New ‘Statues’ EP will whet your appetite for Arran

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tatues is the new five track EP by Egremont star-in-the-making, singer-songwriter Arran George and if you get your hands on a copy of the fast selling CD it’s definitely worth a listen… or seven.

Well composed, with beautifully-written lyrics and faultless guitar accompaniment it’s easy to listen to; you’ll pay attention even when it’s playing in the background, you can’t block out. It’s difficult to believe that Statues was written by an 18-year-old.

The EP opens with the upbeat and lively Can’t Wait; its bouncy rhythm makes it a track for the summer and shows off the range of Arran’s voice. His first EP, Arran is still establishing himself and finding his sound; three years studying song-writing, in London, will build on the talent this guy already has but if this EP is anything to go by it’s safe to say we can expect more great music from him in the future.

Stepping Stones June 13-14, Kirklinton Hall, near Carlisle Maddy Prior’s Stepping Stones festival switches from Brampton. Steeleye Span headline and other acts to lwatch out for include Red Ruff, Charlie Dore (Pilot of the Airwaves); The Balkan Bandits and John Spiers of Spiers and Boden and Bellowhead fame who will be making an unusual solo appearance. Website: www.steppingstonesfestival.co.uk/ Ravenstonedale Festival, near Kirkby Stephen, June 20 A one day festival promising “a staggering line up of indie, rock, blues, ska and acoustic bands set to blow the rocks right off the Ravens Nest.” See: www.ravenstonedalefestival.co.uk Spyatstock, Bower Park, Aspatria, July 18-20 A new three-day live music festival which has taken over the Cockrock slot featuring 1990s favourites Toploader (Dancing in the Moonlight) taken place — a real coup for a festival in its first year to get a big name that will be popular with a large age range although, no doubt, many will call wrongly call it “Spy At Stock!”. Website: www.sealyspyatstock.com

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Maryport Blues Festival, July 25-27 There’s more than 100 musicians from all over the globe performing on the main stage, outdoor family stage and in various pubs and clubs. So far, and with other acts yet to be named on the main stage will be Ryan McGarvey, Coco Montoya and the Nimmo Brothers. Website: www. maryportblues.co.uk Music on the Marr, Castle Carrock, July 17-20 Skerryvore, O’Hooley and Tidow, Roy Bailey, and Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys and the Men They Couldn’t Hang, are among those who’ll be in and around the Duke of Cumberland pub for what is a truly great event.

See: www.musiconthemarr.com Kendal Calling, Aug 1-3, Lowther Deer Park, Penrith Small festival with a big attitude, each year in beautiful surroundings. With big main stage line-up each year, a huge dance tent, and a plethora of small and interesting stages hosted in quirky tents. There’re big names such as De La Soul, Razorlight, Newton Faulkner and Tom Odell. Kendal Calling’s traditional fancy dress returns this year, with an Outer Space theme. Trekkies rejoice!

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OUT AND ABOUT UP NA RTH !

O’T EA ST AN D A LAA L’ BIT M SU ST, WE T OO T OO AB OO T N’

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elieve it or not the summer is here, and with the weather warming up and the days getting longer there’s no better time to get up, get out and explore everything the area has to offer.

There’s an infinite variety of things to choose from actionpacked adventurous activities to music and arts events or simply rediscovering some of our first rate attractions, not forgetting that we’re lucky enough to have both the stunning views of the Lake District and some of the country’s most beautiful coastlines on our door step.

At The Beacon you can discover Whitehaven’s history from hunter-gatherers to the Romans, the Vikings and the Lowther family, who turned the town from a small fishing creek, with a population of 250 into a thriving industrial town and harbour.

At The Rum Story you can explore the Antigua rainforest in a quest to uncover the tale of Jefferson’s Dark Spirit, from life on board a slave ship to Whitehaven’s Georgian punch houses and smuggling history.

Travel back to Roman Britain and uncover the huge importance of Roman Maryport at the Senhouse Museum, or take a trip out to see one of Britain’s tallest surviving Roman structures at Ravenglass, where the remaining bath houses are believed to have stood since the early second century and the remote Roman ruins on Hardknott Pass which include the headquarters building, commandant’s house and bath houses.

Rediscover the magnificent views we take for granted with a scenic trip on the world famous Ravenglass and Eskdale railway (see page 78) to the beautiful unspoilt valley of Eskdale, where there’s a waterfall to discover and comfortable character pubs to relax in after a hearty walk or soak up the views from the coastline with a walk from Whitehaven to St Bees and/or a look around on the historic Whitehaven Harbour.

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If marine life’s your thing then visit the Lake District Aquarium, at Maryport and learn about Life under our waves; at Cockermouth you can visit the birthplace and childhood home of poet laureate William Wordsworth or enjoy home-made jersey ice cream at Wellington Farm Café, before wandering down the Dubbs Moss Nature Trail to see Donkeys, Llamas and Peacocks, or view the rare Bassenthwaite Osprey at Whinlatter Visitor Centre where your little monkeys can roam the wood finding bird and red squirrels or hang around in the trees at Go Ape!

If you’re still struggling to find a way to spend your summer there’re films, theatres and music; walking, climbing, sailing, fishing, country shows and picturesque picnics to be had and there’s no shortage of indoor attractions many of which offer family tickets under £20. So now is the time to start planning your days out.

Our handy telephone numbers guide, (page 94) can help you make your preliminary enquiries, so don’t think about it. Just do it!

Ainfield Cycles 019468 12427

Lake District Coast Aquarium 01900 817760

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 01229 717171

Haig Pit 01946 599 949

Maryport Maritime Museum 01900 813738

Senhouse Roman Musrum 01900 816168

The Beacon 01946 596 302

The Rum Story 01946 592933

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Feature | Love Irts on Ratty Eskapade

Love Irts on Ratty Eskapade What’s it really like being a little engine driver on the Ravenglass and Eskdale narrow gauge railway? The Guide’s answer to Casey Jones – Ali Hipkin – finds out.

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he Ratty is a rite of passage for West Cumbrian children. If you haven’t experienced The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway in the summer then you’ve most probably been on the Santa Express.

The 40 minute journey up the line from the protected nature reserves of the Ravenglass Estuary, through ancient woodlands and fells of the Eskdale Valley is an exciting colourful and picturesque experience.

Having never been “on’t La’al Ratty” during the spring or summer I grabbed the opportunity over Easter to soak up the seven miles of track surrounded by spectacular scenery.

I was also lucky enough to ride on the footplate under the watchful eye of engine driver, Keith Herbert.

As we pulled out of Ravenglass Station I was immediately transported to my childhood and the excitement of being on the little railway and now I was privileged enough to be sitting with the driver.

As we reached the top speed of 15mph (feels faster than it sounds) the sun was shining, lambs were gambolling in the fields and the views were breathtaking, as usual. I began to contemplate giving up a career as a writer and pursuing one as a train driver.

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That was until Keith told me about the hard manual work a driver has to do when he’s not driving, (re-laying track, replacing hundreds of sleepers and improving ditches and drains). Then it started to rain and I began to envy our passengers; cosy in their covered carriages, enjoying the views without being whipped in the face by sideways moisture.

Impervious to it, the locomotive River Irt drew into Dalegarth station without a hitch, just as my eye settled on the surrounding pubs. I was tempted to grab a pub lunch and board the next train back but apparently I was needed to help push the locomotive around on the turntable; coal up for the return journey and sound the whistle.

Shovelling coal into a piping hot fire was harder work than I’d imagined… and it left me looking like a grubby Victorian street urchin. On our journey back I was trusted to control the steam and water… under Keith’s supervision, but largely, thanks to the weather, I won’t be giving up my day job just yet.

However, I did learn a lot more from Keith about the history of our engine; originally built in 1894 and named Muriel; it arrived at Ravenglass in 1917 only to be rebuilt on the railway in 1927 and renamed River Irt, after the river flowing from Wastwater to the sea at Ravenglass.

Many components are still original. Some non-original ones caught fire in the engineering workshop in 2013, a fire which disrupted work on three locomotives. After a year out of use, under repair, Irt returned in April 2014.

The charming novelty of the La’al Ratty has been enjoyed by all ages for almost 100 years but the little railway played an important role in the mining industry long before it was a tourist attraction.

The Ravenglass Railway Museum situated on the other side of the car park, documents the journey of the La’al Ratty from iron ore mining railway to being used in granite-quarrying, to becoming one of the oldest working 15-inch gauge railways when it was opened to the public in 1915 by miniature rail enthusiast and famous model maker W. J. Bassett-Lowke.

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Feature | Maryport Maritime Museum

MARYPORT’S GREAT WAR VC WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED IN WW2 Among its many fascinating exhibits, Maryport’s Maritime Museum houses the story of real hero, in every sense of the word… Ned Smith, VC. We tell it here.

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HEN Maryport WW1 VC hero Edward ‘Ned’ Smith returned home after the war, in 1919, over 6,000 townsfolk turned out to see him, one local newspaper reported. He was greeted by a cheering crowd equivalent in size to the town’s total population at the time.

Sgt Smith as he was then was remarkable for having gained both the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Victoria Cross in quick succession, during the so-called Hundred Days Offensive and for being one of the youngest people to win the VC in World War One. Aged 14 he first became a coal miner at Oughterside Colliery and at 16 joined the Army Reserve while working there, in 1915. He enlisted and was sent to France in December 1916 with the 1st-5th Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers and then rose quickly through the ranks.

In August 1918, then a corporal, he led a daylight patrol near Hebuteme, in the Somme Area to examine points in the German lines where information was required. As they were about to retire, Smith saw a party of about 40 Germans about to take up outpost duty. Despite being heavily outnumbered Corporal Smith led his small party of men,

engaged the enemy, broke up the German party and caused severe casualties. As well as receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal for this action, he was promoted to the rank of Lance Sergeant.

Just 11 days later, between 21/23 August 1918 and east of Serre, France, while in command of a platoon, he personally took a machine-gun post at The Lozenge, (Hill 140). He rushed the garrison with his rifle and bayonet. The enemy on seeing him coming scattered to throw hand grenades but heedless of all danger and almost without halting in his rush, he shot at least six of them.

Later, seeing another platoon needing assistance, he led his men to them, took command and captured the objective.

During an enemy counter-attack the following day he led a section forward and restored a portion of the line.

According to the London Gazette Supplement of October 18, 1918: “His personal bravery, skill and initiative were outstanding, and his conduct throughout an inspiring example to all.”

After the war he continued serving, from 1918–37, in China, Malaya and Ireland, before retiring with an Army pension and having attained the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major.

In summer 1939, he re-enlisted with the Lancashire Fusiliers and was among the first contingent of the British Expeditionary Force to sail for France. Having achieved the rank of Lieutenant, he was killed, aged 41, in France, on 12 January 1940, It’s not clear exactly how, but possibly due to friendly fire, or some sort of accident. He is buried at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Beery Communal Cemetery Extension. He never married.

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Senhouse Roman Museum | Feature

Surprises aren’t just Roman at the Senhouse Museum

William was considered to be a good plantation owner who cared for his slaves, even inoculating them from smallpox which cost him five shillings a head, though his motives may have been more commercial than humanitarian.

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N THE Senhouse Roman Museum at Maryport you can discover unexpected finds.

Not necessarily Roman, they help to tell the stories associated with the Senhouse family who were not only well connected and educated but well travelled too. Their association with the sea should be no surprise to anyone familiar with the history of Maryport.

The miniatures record William and his wife as an elderly, well dressed and prosperous couple. They were painted

by John Field, who is considered to be one of the finest silhouette artists; he excelled at embellishing his work with bronzing. William is depicted wearing a pigtail wig and his wife wearing a gauze ruff and frill-trimmed bonnet.

The silhouettes will be on display in the Museum until 18th August when a new temporary exhibition will be installed called Wall Face.

In the corner of the Museum’s Kirby Gallery can be found two exquisitely executed silhouette portraits of William Senhouse and his wife Elizabeth. William was born at Netherhall, the family seat, in 1741. He was the third son of Humphrey (II) Senhouse and, in common with most younger sons at that time, would have been expected to find his own way in life either in the church or the military.

William chose to join the navy, as a midshipman, at the age of 14, and saw action in both the French and Indian wars.

He left the navy at 28 and joined the customs service in the West Indies where he had the good fortune to marry the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner.

William was lucky in having the patronage of Sir James Lowther whose influence helped him rise in the service to Surveyor General. He travelled extensively throughout the West Indies recording many facets of life he observed. Like many of his contemporaries William bought a sugar plantation, a poor run-down estate that he improved and used to provide a comfortable home for his family of eight sons and three daughters. He was also appointed the superintendant of Sir James Lowther’s plantation. It is understood that June / July 2014 | 81

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Feature | Rum Story

The Rum Story re-told

by Ali Hipkin

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hen was the last time you paid a visit to The Rum Story? Perhaps you never have?

I last visited when the attraction first opened 14 years ago.

I had some vague memories but none that did justice to what The Rum Story had in store for me when I went again, on a wet bank holiday weekend.

to discover something fascinating before you’ve entered the exhibition itself. The offices were used in the filming of the 2006 film, “Miss Potter” and within the courtyard is the amazing ‘Kinetic Clock’ which draws a crowd when it marks the half-hour by telling the story of how rum is made from the harvesting of sugar cane to the bottling of the rum.

I rediscovered the significant role that Rum played in the development of Whitehaven and its famous harbour, as well as the history of the Jefferson family who were, up until 1998, the longest working wine merchants, having imported wine and spirits for over two centuries.

As you walk through the doors to The Rum Story itself you’re transported far from the streets of the Georgian town to the rainforest of Antigua, where you’ll learn about the geography of the island, servants in Whitehaven and to the left, down some steps lie the original cellars of the Jefferson family.

Set in the original 1785 shop, office, courtyards, cellars and bonded warehouses of the Jefferson family you can’t escape the feeling that you’re entering the past and about

Carrying on and you’ll find yourself watching how rum is made in Antigua and see an African village before getting a glimpse of what it was like to be on a slave ship. There are

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stories of piracy on the high seas, smugglers and Nelson’s navy, as well as scenes from the infamous punch houses; gangsters’ illicit stills, the Jazz Age and you’ll hear the tales of Whitehaven’s maritime past and the Jefferson family.

The Rum Story is the perfect attraction for all ages, although I had to overcome my irrational fear of waxworks. Children are entertained with quizzes to complete as they go around and are entertained by tales of Blackbeard and excited by being in a rainforest, an ideal diversion for children on a wet day.

And after soaking up the history you can put your feet up with a cup of tea and a scone in the courtyard cafe or stay for lunch and enjoy a menu full of home-made items and enticing goodies.

And the gift shop stocks the famous 1785 Jefferson’s that you’ll have learned all about.

But what stands out about The Rum Story even more than the high quality of the exhibits is that everything in the museum is related to the history of our town and that makes it personal.

We may think there isn’t much to our town or that we know all there is to know but it’s so much more than a mining town with a port.

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Feature |Heslop Engine

Eighteenth century Lowca engine may come back to Cumbria

by Pamela Telford

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dam Heslop patented an engine on July 17, 1790, which was probably the forerunner of modern compound engines.

But the Heslop engine was not widely known, or used beyond what was then the Cumberland coalfield.

Heslop was the son of a Scots-born blacksmith who had settled in Workingtown, and his two brothers, Crosby and Thomas, worked at Seaton Ironworks (Barepot) in the same trade.

At some time he moved to the famous Coalbrookdale to gain experience and it was while living there, in Shropshire, that he patented his engine. Shortly afterwards he returned to Seaton and it is believed that his earliest engines were built there.

In 1798/9, in partnership with his brothers, William Stead of Bolton (Cumberland), Mr Johnson of Whitehaven, Mrs Ritson and Mr Millward he founded Lowca Ironworks (Heslops, Johnson, Millward and Company).

It has been confirmed that they made 15 Heslop Engines and there were probably a few more of which no record exists.

Those known about are as follows. Old Dolly, used at Harris’s Greysouthen Colliery. It is widely believed to be the original and scrapped about 1850. A pumping engine at Joseph Stead’s Bolton Colliery (no further details).

A winding engine at Risehow, near Maryport, which was later moved to Greengill Colliery. A pumping and winding engine at Church Pit, Workington; a winding engine at Isabella Pit, Workington, later moved to Jane Pit and converted to an ordinary high-pressure engine; a winding engine at John Pit, Harrington, built 1810, 16 horsepower, raising coal from 95 fathoms. It was altered to a highpressure engine by Daniel Hawthorn, manager of Lowca Ironworks under Tulk and Ley. 86 || The The Whitehaven Whitehaven Guide Guide 86

A winding engine at Henry Pit, Harrington, 12 horsepower; an eight-horsepower (winding?) engine at Hodgson Pit, Harrington; a winding engine at Hodgson Pit, larger and more advanced than the previous one, which it replaced. It was scrapped about 1865 after being abandoned for some years; an engine used at Lowca Ironworks, erected about 1799/1800.

An engine at Mr Walker’s Gilgarran Colliery, no further details; a 10-horsepower engine erected firstly at Boonwood and later at Dyon, Distington. Built in 1829 and was the last of the Heslop type; a winding engine at William Pit, Whitehaven, erected 1809. Raised coal from 106 fathoms for 40 years and was scrapped in 1850. A winding engine at Lady Pit, later removed to Wilson Pit, supposedly built in 1795.

Built around 1795 (the later addition of the air pump indicates original pre-1800 construction before Watt’s patent terminated). This engine was at Kells Pit, Castlerigg Pit about 1819 (?) and Wreah Pit in 1837. This engine stopped work in June 1878, was dismantled and removed to the Patent Office Museum (Now Science Museum), at South Kensington, London.

In recent years it has been dissembled and placed in storage.

But there are indications from the Science Museum that, given a suitable housing, this engine could be returned.

Progressing… bit by pit

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AIG is now five months into the year-long restoration and development project that will see a new visitor centre, restored powerhouse and refurbished headgear arise on the site of the former Whitehaven colliery.

The timber frame of the new visitor centre is taking shape, with the interior pit props already in place. This modern building will have a café with views over the Irish Sea to south-west Scotland and the Isle of Man, and there will be a multi-purpose room for temporary exhibitions, education visits, meetings and community activities a small shop and reception area.

Entrance to the visitor centre will be free, with

just a small charge for any temporary exhibitions or activities. The visitor centre will also have some external decking and a small children’s play area.

The Powerhouse is in the process of having the previously bricked up windows knocked out and re glazing is taking place around the whole building.

There is a new floor in the central part of the building; repairs and redecorating of the walls has taken place and a new entrance and mining experience is to be in the area previously known as the blacksmiths and the floor above it.

The headgear has been stabilised with the use of new concrete boots and is currently being scaffolded for cleaning and painting so the whole site should be ready by the end of this year.

Keep up with us on www.haigpit.wordpress.com Haig Colliery Mining Museum Whitehaven

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Feature | On Your Bike

Get out there on your bike

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IME to clean your bike, oil your sprockets / chain and grease your cables... summer’s here, so whatever type of cycling you prefer…get out there and get peddling.

Whether adventurous, rough terrain mountain biking is your thing… or you prefer flatter, more leisurely terrain, there’s no shortage of cycling routes to take on this summer.

Home to the West Cumbria Cycle Network, there’s a 72mile selection of routes linking off-road sections on disused railways with the minor road system – there is a wealth of country lanes around here providing excellent cycling routes, with spectacular views of the fells and the sea.

Apart from the obvious health benefits cycling gives you the opportunity to explore Cumbria at your own pace and discover things that you might’ve missed when driving.

Just imagine pausing after peddling up a hill and being

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surrounded by breathtaking views of less familiar areas.

Whitehaven is of course prominent in the cycling world as the starting point of the C2C, the finishing line for the Reivers Cycle Route and is on the Ravenglass to Middlesbrough Hadrian’s Cycleway. But without going the whole distance you could just ride local parts of the route.

Ten miles of cycle track stretch from Whitehaven to Ennerdale, or vice-versa, with connections to Cleator Moor, Sheriff ’s Gate, Rowrah and Kirkland so you could choose how far to pedal, pause, explore and cycle back; perfect for families. The end of the cycle track is just a short ride along quiet roads to the beauty of Ennerdale Water (its proper name, by the way) and Ennerdale Forest.

For mountain-biking enthusiasts there are plenty of mountains around the likes of Ennerdale and Wasdale to induce an adrenalin, speed-fuelled enjoyment but Setmurthy Forest, near Cockermouth, is one of the best places in Cumbria for mountain biking; made by bikers for bikers.

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The Trail Trolls, as they are known, have taken inspiration from famous tracks all over the world to create three main routes with more routes being constantly added and darting off in all directions.

Haven’t got a bike? Don’t worry. There are local hire services available at Whinlatter Visitor Centre and in Keswick, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Ravenglass, Workington and Cockermouth.

But of course we live in such a relatively quiet peaceful area that it’s just as easy to jump on your bike head at home, head off down a rural road and simply wind up somewhere, away from it all in an otherwise undiscovered oasis of your own although given the prevalence of hawthorn hedges around these parts it’s wise to pack your spanner and puncture repair kit!

Leaflets such as Biking the Eskdale Trail, Cycling from Cleator & Egremont, Cycling on the Solway Coast and from Ravenglass to South Shields can be picked up at your local tourist information.

Before you set off

Check the weather forecast, it may seem trivial but it will have the biggest impact on your day, from clothing to the route you choose; pump your tyres; pack a bike lock; pack food and water; spare inner tube and make sure your mobile is fully charged!

with its long and satisfying descent which then turns into a challenging return climb. Heading back through Lamplugh following the C2C cycle route, the steep craggy lakeshore of Ennerdale Water can be seen to the left before dipping down into Kirkland and then joining the cycle path for a traffic-free spin back to Cleator Moor.

Whitehaven and St Bees Head – Head for the coast

and then follow Hadrian’s Cycleway to Whitehaven via the attractive villages of St Bees and Sandwith, with a short diversion to the lighthouse at St Bees Head. There are great views over historic Whitehaven as you descend to the harbour. The return to Egremont is traffic-free along the western end of the popular C2C cycle route.

Ennerdale Water

The Whitehaven to Ennerdale cycle path transports you from Cleator Moor to the tranquil shores of Ennerdale Water with increasingly splendid views of the craggy fells that surround it. The return leg brings through the pretty village of Ennerdale Bridge over the River Ehen, where there’s a grassy riverbank and seating area, and finally a climb up to Wath Brow and back to Cleator Moor.

For more information on these routes pick up a Cycling from Cleator Moor & Egremont leaflet or download it from www.cumbria.gov.uk

St Bees Coastal route Most of this pleasant route

follows signed sections of Hadrian cycle ways. St Bees village is reached following a freewheeling descent to the Irish Sea where Wainwrights’s Coast-to-Coast walk starts.

The narrow undulating coast road south, with fine sea views, connects the village of Nethertown and Braystones before wending its way back to Egremont along quiet back lanes with long views of the Lakeland fells.

Under Cold Fell

A short, and at first site, strenuous roller coaster circuit which is rewarded with a picture perfect village and far reaching views across the coastal plain and out across the Irish Sea.

Lamplugh Loop and Loweswater The loop begins

by skirting along the edge of the fells with dramatic and atmospheric views over the valleys of the River Keekle and Dub Beck to distinct villages and the rearing hills beyond.

Each summit along the way rewards the rider with new views and short but steep descents. Finally turning towards the hills, the route then heads towards scenic Loweswater June // July July 2014 2014 || 89 89 June

Wildlife of the Solway Firth | The Common Blenny

WILDLIFE OF THE SOLWAY FIRTH THE COMMON BLENNY

LIPOPHYS PHOLIS By Mark Vollers

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he blenny or shanny is one of the best known and widespread fish to be found on British coasts.

You are almost guaranteed to see one if you go rock pooling but they are extremely quick to retreat into a crevice if they feel threatened. Blenny can grow to as long as 15cm and have a very distinctive body shape, with a large frog-like head and strong pectoral fins which help it manoeuvre around the rocks of its home and even clamber out of water across damp sand or seaweed if it is disturbed when the tide has gone out, much like the mudskippers found in far off mangrove swamps.

Their choice of rock pool habitat means they have to be extremely hardy……wild storms, hot sunny days, freezing nights in winter, all must be tolerated.

In the aquarium at Maryport we keep several of them, some in the touch pool where they are more than able to look after themselves, repelling over inquisitive fingers with a harmless nip! They have no teeth but bony jaws for eating barnacles and other small crustaceans.

They reproduce by laying a thin covering of eggs on the underside of a rock, guarding them vigorously until they hatch into minute larvae which are then dispersed by the tide. Large examples may be 16 years old or more. www.coastaquarium.co.uk

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8.0

03 52 04 44 05 32 06 20 07 06

1.6 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.7

16 22 17 10 17 55 18 40 19 25

16 17 18 19 20

M TU W TH e F

01 03 01 54 02 47 03 44 04 44

8.3 8.1 7.9 7.6 7.4

13 32 14 24 15 19 16 19 17 23

7.9 7.7 7.5 7.1 6.8

07 53 08 41 09 32 10 25 11 24

0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5

21 22 23 24 25

SA SU M TU W

05 51 06 58 08 03 09 01 09 52

7.1 6.9 6.9 7.0 7.2

18 33 19 39 20 40 21 31 22 16

6.8 6.8 6.9 7.1 7.3

00 59 02 10 03 14 04 09

26 27 28 29 30

TH F O SA SU M

10 36 11 16 11 52 00 05 00 40

7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.6

22 55 23 31

7.5 7.6

12 27 13 03

7.4 7.4

04 58 05 40 06 19 06 53 07 25

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Summary of train times between

Transport | Train Timetables

Sunday 18 May to Saturday 13 December 2014 Train Times - May 2014 - December 2014 Barrow-in-Furness - Whitehaven - Carlisle Mondays to Fridays Barrow-in-Furness Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St Bees Whitehaven Workington Maryport Carlisle Saturdays Barrow-in-Furness Millom Ravenglass Seascale Sellafield St Bees Whitehaven Workington Maryport Carlisle

0620 0638 0646 0729

0557 0626 0644 0651 0658 0709 0724 0742 0750 0834

0650 0719 0737 0744 0751 0801 0812 0831 0839 0922

0758 0826 0843 0849 0856 -

0903 0921 0929 1012

0908 0936 0953 1000 1007 1016 1025 1043 1052 1135

1010 1038 1055 1101 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1236

1131 1158 1215 1222 1228 1238 1251 1309 1317 1401

1231 1259 1316 1322 1328 1338 1348 1406 1414 1458

1331 1359 1416 1422 1428 1438 1449 1507 1515 1559

1452 1520 1537 1544 1551 1602 1612 1629 1637 1721

1640 1708 1725 1731 1740 1751 1800 1818 1826 1910

1728 1758 1815 1822 1827 1845 1855 1912 1920 2004

1934 1952 2000 2043

2030 2151 2048 2211 2056 2139 -

0620 0638 0646 0729

0609 0635 0651 0658 0705 0715 0724 0742 0750 0834

0655 0724 0742 0749 0756 0806 0816 0834 0842 0926

0758 0826 0843 0849 0856 -

0915 0933 0941 1024

0908 0936 0953 1000 1007 1016 1025 1043 1051 1136

1010 1038 1055 11x01 1108 1118 1128 1146 1154 1238

1122 1149 1206 1213 1218 1229 1239 -

1254 1312 1320 1404

1233 1301 1318 1324 1330 1340 1350 1408 1416 1500

1350 1418 1435 1441 1447 1457 1507 1525 1533 1617

1452 1520 1537 1544 1551 1601 1611 1629 1637 1721

1533 1601 1618 1624 1630 1646 1656 1714 1722 1806

1726 1754 1811 1817 1822 1833 1843 1901 1909 1953

1934 1952 2000 2044

2030 2048 2056 2140

Sundays 1233 1433 1251 1451 1259 1459 1341 1543

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1633 1651 1659 1743

1933 1951 1959 2043

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-

1910 1947 1959 2020 -

2110 2147 2159 2220 -

Additional trains operate between Barrow-in-Furness and Millom - please see Northern timetable guide 6 for full details.

No Sunday service between Barrow-in-Furness and Whitehaven.

Carlisle - Whitehaven - Barrow-in-Furness Mondays to Fridays Carlisle Maryport Workington Whitehaven St Bees Sellafield Seascale Ravenglass Millom Barrow-in-Furness Saturdays Carlisle Maryport Workington Whitehaven St Bees Sellafield Seascale Ravenglass Millom Barrow-in-Furness

0613 0624 0644 0651 0704 0707 0714 0733 0805

0559 0609 0628 0636 0651 0654 0701 0720 0754 0744 0823 0834 0854 -

0722 0729 0740 0744 0751 0810 0843 0905 0908 0915 0934 1005

0744 0823 0834 0854 0838 0917 0928 0948 0955 1006 1009 1016 1034 1108

0901 0904 0911 0930 1001 0938 1017 1028 1048 1055 1108 1111 1118 1136 1208

0838 0917 0928 0948 0955 1006 1010 1016 1035 1109 1043 1122 1133 1153 1200 1211 1214 1221 1240 1314

0938 1017 1028 1048 1055 1108 1111 1118 1136 1208 1138 1217 1228 1248 -

1040 1119 1130 1151 1158 1209 1212 1219 1238 1311 1254 1302 1314 1318 1324 1344 1416

1150 1229 1240 1300 1307 1318 1321 1328 1347 1420 1247 1326 1337 1357 1404 1415 1418 1425 1444 1517

1247 1326 1337 1357 1404 1415 1418 1425 1444 1517 1420 1459 1510 1530 1537 1550 1553 1600 1619 1653

1420 1459 1510 1530 1537 1555 1558 1605 1626 1700

1512 1551 1603 1622 1630 1643 1647 1654 1714 1748

1631 1710 1721 1741 1752 1804 1807 1814 1835 1910

1727 1805 1816 1836 1844 1856 1900 1906 1925 1959

1814 1853 1904 1924 -

1915 1954 2005 2025 -

2037 2116 2127 2147 -

2200 2239 2250 2310 -

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1525 1604 1616 1636 1643 1654 1657 1704 1723 1755

1636 1715 1726 1746 1753 1806 1809 1816 1835 1909

1740 1819 1830 1850 1859 1911 1914 1921 1939 2012

1814 1853 1904 1924 -

1900 1939 1950 2010 -

2015 2052 2104 2125 -

2145 2224 2235 2255 -

Sundays 1410 1710 1447 1747 1459 1759 1520 1820 -

Additional trains operate between Millom and Barrow-in-Furness - please see Northern timetable guide 6 for full details.

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Whitehaven Carnival| Feature

THOUSANDS EXPECTED FOR CARNIVAL

A

S ever the first Saturday in July every year is Carnival Day in Whitehaven and again thousands of people are expected to throng the town centre on the fifth.

The parade and subsequent fete, in Castle Park, usually attracts more than 15,000 people on to the streets and this year, like last, applications to take part in both the parade and fete have been plentiful. Strictly speaking you have to apply by June 5, although carnival co-ordinator, David Ashworth, said that it’s still possible to register a little while after.

Last year 1,000 people took part people in the parade‌ 700 of them children. This year it starts at 1.30pm from New Road, headed by the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service

and the Coastguard and will include a band from Fleetwood, Lancashire.

Then the parade will make its way through the centre of town with the last of the groups and floats scheduled to reach the Castle Park finish by 3pm.

All groups, schools and clubs are invited to take part and registered charities participate in the fete to raise funds for their causes. There are commercial stalls too and donations and sponsorship to increase carnival funds are always appreciated For further information contact David Ashworth on 01946 817717 or email jdavidashworth@btinternet.com

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HANDY NUMBERS ATTRACTIONS Haig Mining Museum Muncaster Castle Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway The Beacon The Rum Story

01946 599 949 01229 717 614 01229 717 171 01946 592 302 01946 592 933

COUNCIL & OTHER SERVICES Egremont Library Copeland Council (enquiries) Copeland Council (out of hours emergency) Cumbria County Council Whitehaven Credit Union Whitehaven Library

01946 820 464 0845 054 8600 01946 815 500 0800 121 8800 01946 667 55 01946 506 400

EMERGENCY SERVICES Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency Non-emergency Police

999 101

MEDICAL & SUPPORT SERVICES Careline Cumbria Health on Call (CHOC) Lowther Medical Centre Mansion House NHS Direct OutREACH Cumbria LGBT Helpline Proudfoot and Rudman Queen Street Medical Surgery Sydney and Partners Trinity Health Surgery West Cumberland Hospital

01946 810 500 03000 247 247 01946 692 241 01946 693 660 0845 46 47 0800 345 7440 01946 693 094 01946 694 457 01946 692 173 01946 693 412 01946 693 181

MISCELLANEOUS Citizens’ Advice Bureau W. Fare Ltd Pharmacy

01946 693 321 01946 692 978

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Cumbria Health on Call 111

IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR SERVICE LISTED HERE PLEASE CALL: 01946 816 716

SPORTS GROUNDS & CENTRES Whitehaven Cricket Ground Whitehaven Recreation Ground Whitehaven Sports Centre

01946 695 441 01946 328 088 01946 695 666

SWIMMING POOLS Egremont Swimming Pool Hensingham Swimming Pool

01946 821 038 01946 696 049

TAXIS Downton Travel Stirling Taxis

0800 118 2891 01946 823000

THEATRES & CINEMA Carnegie Theatre Kirkgate Theatre Plaza Cinema Rosehill Theatre Theatre by the Lake The Wave

01900 602 122 01900 826 448 01900 870 001 01946 692 422 017687 744 11 01900 811 450

TOURIST INFORMATION Egremont

01946 820 693

TRAVEL & WEATHER Bus Timetables Lake District Weather Service Train Timetables

0871 200 22 33 0844 846 2444 08457 48 49 50

VETS Galemire (Cleator Moor) Millcroft (Egremont) West Lakeland Veterinary Group (Egremont) West Lakeland Veterinary Group (Whitehaven)

Lake District Weather 0844 846 2444

01946 810 295 01946 820 513 01946 820 312 01946 693 303

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